African Conference on the Rule of Law
The ICJ announced today its plans to hold an African Conference on the Rule of Law in January 1961 in Lagos, Nigeria. It will be the first legal conference of its type to be held in Africa. (more…)
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Trial in Angola: ICJ intervention for Portuguese lawyer
On July 27, 1960, the ICJ requested the intervention of Dr. Salazar, Prime Minister of Portugal, to enable Dr. da Palma Carlos, a Lisbon lawyer, to go to Luanda, Angola. (more…)
ICJ concerned by the situation in the Dominican Republic
The ICJ has become increasingly concerned over persistent reports from citizens of the Dominican Republic as well as international organizations of the systematic violation of basic human rights and freedoms by the regime. (more…)
General update on ICJ’s activities
Dr. Jean-Flavien Lalive, a Swiss jurist and Secretary-General of the IICJ, has arrived in Portugal on a short informal visit with the purpose of broadening the Commission’s contacts in this country. (more…)
Essay contest on “The Role of the Lawyer in the Economic and Social Development of his Country within the Framework of the Rule of Law”
The ICJ announced today at its Geneva headquarters a world-wide Contest on the theme The Role of the Lawyer in the Economic and Social Development of his Country within the Framework of the Rule of Law. (more…)
New report: “The Question of Tibet and the Rule of Law”
There is prima facie evidence that the Chinese Communists have by acts of genocide attempted to destroy the Tibetan nation and the Buddhist religion in Tibet, the ICJ announced in a report published today. (more…)