The Notion of Consent in the UN Treaty Bodies’ General Comments and Jurisprudence
The notion of consent in the UN Treaty Bodies’ general comments and jurisprudence
Greece: Defendants in the Pylos shipwreck trial must be released, charges must be dropped
With the trial of nine defendants accused of the Pylos shipwreck of 14 June 2023 scheduled to begin on 21 May, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) calls on the Greek prosecutorial authorities to drop the charges against the accused and to conduct an independent and effective investigation into the circumstances of the shipwreck.
Myanmar: Unlawful attacks resulting in mass casualties to civilians and destruction of infrastructure in Rakhine State must end
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today condemned the escalation of atrocities against the inhabitants of Buthidaung Township in Rakhine State. The ICJ called on all parties to the ongoing armed conflict in Rakhine State to respect international...
Sri Lanka: 15 years after end of war, victims and survivors still await justice and accountability
As Sri Lanka marked 15 years since the end of a decades-long armed conflict on 18 May 2024, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) deplored the near total impunity that has prevailed, and lack of victim-centred justice and accountability for war time...
Thailand: 10 years after the military coup, Rule of Law remains to be fully restored
Ten years ago today, the Thai military, operating under the name of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), staged a coup d’état, dismantling institutional arrangements critical to the operation of the rule of law and the protection of human rights. The...Recent News
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