Switzerland: Failing to comply with European Court’s ruling on climate protection not an option
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is concerned by the recent response of the Swiss Federal Council (i.e., the Swiss government) to ruling of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the landmark case Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland.
EU: The Model Bench Book on rights of persons with disabilities published today
Today, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and Validity have published the Model Bench Book on the rights of persons with disabilities who are defendants in criminal proceedings. The Bench Book provides guidance to justice actors and State authorities on how to better ensure the protection of persons with disabilities’ rights in the context of criminal proceedings.
Egypt and Libya: Stop Enforced Disappearances and Ensure Accountability
Today, on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances (IDVED), the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) once again condemns Egypt and Libya’s use of widespread and systematic enforced disappearances, including as a tool to silence dissent....
Sri Lanka: Joint letter to the UN Human Rights Council
HRC57 – Sri Lanka: Renew the mandates of the OHCHR for 2 years
