Tunisia: Judiciary must act as a check on President’s power grab
An independent and impartial judiciary must hold in check President Kais Saied’s arbitrary exercise of power, the international Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today.
ICJ welcomes the Sierra Leonean parliament’s decision to abolish the death penalty
The ICJ welcomes the Sierra Leone’s decision to abolish the capital punishment. On Friday 23 July, Sierra Leone’s parliament unanimously adopted a Bill presented by the Attorney-General & Minister of Justice, Mr. Anthony Brewah, abolishing the death penalty at all times, even during war.
Tunisia: President’s power grab is an assault on the rule of law
President Kais Saied’s dismissal of Tunisia’s head of government and suspension of parliament constitute a flagrant attack on the rule of law and erodes the foundations of the constitutional order in Tunisia, the International Commissions of Jurists (ICJ) said today.
Southern Africa: ICJ workshop highlights the courts and civil society’s vital role during COVID-19 pandemic
On 15 July 2021, the ICJ and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) hosted a workshop on strategic litigation’s potential for ensuring equitable COVID-19 vaccines access in Southern Africa.
eSwatini: Police must respect people’s right to stage protests in demand of representative government
Security forces in eSwatini must respect the right to peaceful assembly and protest in anticipation of a scheduled demonstration demanding reforms to the country’s absolute monarchy, said the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today.
Joint letter: Renewal of United Nations Fact Finding Mission on Libya of vital importance
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) joined several human rights organizations in signing the following letter, urging state representatives at the Human Rights Council to ensure the extension of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Libya’s mandate.
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