Summary: In light of Turkey’s candidacy for the European Union, Mr. Paul Richmond, Expert on Turkey and Barrister (England & Wales), analyses recent legislative reforms intended to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and the protection of human rights. He concludes that Turkey must take stronger measures to protect the independence of judges and lawyers. […]
Allocution de Michèle Rivet, donnée lors de la Conférence Annuelle de l’Institut canadien d’administration de la justice, à Banff, du 13 au 17 octobre 2003. (more…)
El poder judicial y la profesión legal en Honduras se encuentran comprometidos por la influencia política, alegaciones de corrupción y posible impunidad, segun un reporte de la CIJ. (more…)
The ICJ is pleased to make available the papers presented at the Conference held on 23 and 24 October 2003 in Geneva on “Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism: International Monitoring Systems”. (more…)
The ICJ is please to announce the launch of the 2004 Martin Ennals Award. As a member of the jury for the Award, the ICJ supports the Martin Ennals Foundation’s call for nominations for the 2004 Award. The Award is granted annually to an individual, or exceptionally an organisation, in recognition of their commitment and […]
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new ICJ Network Challenge Fund. The purpose of the fund is to help foster collaboration between members of the ICJ Network in the promotion and protection of human rights through the rule of law. The Network Challenge Fund’s small grants will be available on application from […]
