Further dismantling of rule of law: amended laws undermine civilian judiciary and consolidate military control
The ICJ today expressed deep concern at further assaults on the rule of law by the Government of Pakistan.
November ICJ E-Bulletin on counter terrorism and human rights – no. 20
Read the 20th issue of ICJ’s monthly newsletter on proposed and actual changes in counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices and their impact on human rights at the national, regional and international levels.
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Suspension of constitution grave blow to rule of law: President urged to end attack on independence of judges and lawyers
The ICJ today condemned the suspension of the constitution in Pakistan, the summary dismissal of the Chief Justice (photo) and the arrest of leading lawyers, and expressed grave concern at this dismantling of the rule of law.
New report shows courts and investigations fail to bring justice to victims in Dafur
The ICJ said today that courts and investigatory bodies set up specially by the Sudanese Government to address human rights violations in Darfur have failed to deliver justice to victims in Darfur.
Myanmar: government must allow full access to investigate suppression of protests
The ICJ today called on the Government of Myanmar to allow the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Myanmar (photo) full and unhindered access to the country.
ICJ calls on government to identify and bring to justice the killers of 17 action contre la faim aid workers
The ICJ urged again the Government of Sri Lanka to identify and prosecute those responsible for the killing of 17 Action Contre la Faim (ACF) aid workers in Muttur in August 2006.
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