EU: Judges discuss the need for stronger individual assessments and alternatives to detention for children in conflict with the law
In May 2024, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) hosted two online workshops bringing together judges from six EU countries to explore how justice systems respond to children suspected or accused in criminal proceedings. Judges widely agreed that detention...
The ICJ addresses the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights on human rights in Egypt, Eswatini, Libya, and Tunisia
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Libya: Armed clashes in Tripoli must end and those responsible must be held to account
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Thailand: Laws and practices do not meet international obligations to address gender-based violence, ICJ tells UN Committee
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EU: Better support structures for children in conflict with the law are needed
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) organized a series of workshops for social workers and probation officers working with children from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands and Slovakia. The goal was to share experiences, identify common challenges, and highlight effective practices in supporting children in conflict with the law.
Topics discussed included methods of conducting individual assessment of children, diversion options as alternatives to formal criminal proceedings, the availability of support organizations, the role of parents throughout justice processes, and the impact of institutional discrimination on children in conflict with law.
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