Attacks on lawyers : a travesty of justice
The ICJ deplores the abuse of the judicial process in the prosecution of 27 lawyers at the Heavy Penal Court in Ankara. (more…)
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International Court of Justice’s ruling on Belgian arrest warrant undermines international law
The ICJ is profoundly concerned by the majority decision of the International Court of Justice that a Foreign Minister remains for life immune for acts of State policy that amount to international crimes. (more…)
ICJ Commissioner Van Boven appointed UN Rapporteur on Torture
The ICJ expresses its warmest congratulations to Vice-President and Commission Member Theo C. Van Boven on his appointment as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the question of Torture. (more…)
Rights groups support Belgium’s universal jurisdiction law
Three leading international human rights groups today voiced support for the Belgian law which permits prosecutions in Belgium for atrocities committed abroad. (more…)
ICJ condemns killing of Spanish judge
The ICJ condemns the murder of José María Lidón Corbi, Magistrate of the Court of Bilbao (Audencia de Bilbao), Spain. (more…)
Gibraltar: trial observation finding
The ICJ has noted the ruling of the Magistrates’ Court in Gibraltar dated 8 August with regard to proceedings involving Chief Justice, Derek Schofield. These proceedings were observed by the ICJ. (more…)