The International Criminal Court: third ICJ position paper
The ICJ published a new position paper seeking to build on its previous work on this issue, in several ways. (more…)
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ICJ campaign for the establishment of the International Criminal Court
The time is right for an International Criminal Court, and the momentum is strong, says the ICJ. (more…)
The Madrid Principles on the Relationship between the Media and Judicial Independence
A group of 40 distinguished legal experts and media representatives, convened by the ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, and the Spanish Committee of UNICEF, met in Madrid, Spain, between 18 – 20 January 1994. (more…)
Reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child: a look at the reservations of Asian State Parties
The document consists of three parties. The first is a general review of the basic rules regarding reservations to treaties. (more…)
The accession of the European Communities to the European Convention on Human Rights
The position of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the legal order of the European Communities has been the subject of debate among legal scholars and politicians for at least 25 years. (more…)
A brief on the human rights situation in Africa submitted to the 28th summit of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)
Since the ICJ is committed to the Rule of Law and legal protection of human rights, the ICJ is pleased with a number of developments in Africa in the past few years. (more…)