
Honduras: cuestiones políticas ingieren en la independencia del poder judicial
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.

Papers delivered at the ICJ conference on “Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism: International Monitoring Systems”
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”.

The 2004 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
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 ongoing endeavour in the defence and promotion of human rights.

ICJ Network Challenge Fund
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 Human Rights Law Conference 2003
This conference, organised by JUSTICE (the British section of the International Commission of Jurists) will be held in London on 17 October 2003. In one highly practical day, the speakers assess recent UK case law and legislative developments, guide delegates through the impact on each area of law, and look ahead to likely developments over the next twelve months.

Human rights and military tribunals: stakes and challenges
During the Fifty-fifth Session of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, the International Commission of Jurists will hold a briefing on Tuesday 5 August 2003. Further details are attached.