Jan 29, 2025 | Advocacy, News
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) expresses concern over the criminal proceedings initiated against the Istanbul Bar Association, including its President, İbrahim Kaboğlu, and members of its executive board. The ICJ further condemns the detention of Fırat Epözdemir, a member of the executive board, who was arrested upon his return from an advocacy visit to Council of Europe institutions. These actions constitute a direct attack on the independence of the legal profession and the rule of law in Türkiye.
Jan 24, 2025 | Advocacy, News
Today, on the Day of the Endangered Lawyer, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) once again condemns Egypt’s and Tunisia’s resort to “fake news” and “counter-terrorism” laws to arbitrarily arrest, detain and prosecute lawyers solely for the discharge of their...
Jan 17, 2025 | Advocacy, Events, News
On 15 January 2025, the ICJ, in cooperation with MEP Michal Wawrykiewicz and MEP Tineke Strik, hosted the final event of the Rule of Law for Lawyers (ROLL) project at the European Parliament.
Jan 15, 2025 | Advocacy, News, Reports
The report, Justice Under Pressure: Strategic Litigation of Judicial Independence in Europe, published by ICJ and Human Rights in Practice, provides a comprehensive overview of standards and practices on strategic litigation to defend judicial independence and accountability in Europe.
Jan 14, 2025 | Advocacy, Statements
The Coalition for the International Criminal Court and more than 120 of its member non-governmental organisations and coalitions from around the globe strongly oppose efforts by the United States of America (US) to impose sanctions related to the International...
Jan 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Events
To this day, the crime of enforced disappearance remains widespread across the world and widely unprosecuted, with devastating repercussions on entire societies. This year, the ICJ is co-sponsoring the 1st World Congress in Geneva on Enforced Disappearances on 15-16...
