ICJ condemns murder of lawyer in Saddam’s trial and calls for effective protection measures
The ICJ condemns the abduction and subsequent killing of lawyer Sadoon Al-Janabi on Friday 21 October in Baghdad.
Eminent jurists begin global inquiry into human rights and counter-terrorism
The fight against terrorist acts has led to repeated allegations of torture, indefinite and secret detentions often without charge or trial, the reduction of defence rights and threats to freedom of expression around the world.
Trial of Saddam Hussein: where are the victims’ rights?
In a report issued today, the ICJ calls on the authorities in Iraq not only to prosecute those responsible for gross human rights violations but also to uphold the rights of the victims to reparation and truth.
Human rights defender Jennifer Latheef should be released immediately and unconditionally
Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today called on the government of the Maldives to order the immediate, unconditional release of Jennifer Latheef.
ICJ Australia opposes new counter-terrorism laws
ICJ Australia has renewed its opposition to the introduction of draconian counter-terrorism laws that erode fundamental liberties and human rights developed over centuries of jurisprudence.
Nepal : ICJ begins high-level mission to assess the rule of law
The ICJ today began a four-day high-level mission to Nepal to assess the continuing human rights crisis in the country.
The mission will focus on respect for the rule of law, especially the role of the judiciary in defending human rights, respect for decisions of the judiciary and restrictions on human rights defenders, particularly human rights lawyers.
While in Nepal, the mission team will meet with senior government officials, the National Human Rights Commission, the Chief Justice and other members of the judiciary, senior members of the legal profession and human rights defenders. The mission is led by ICJ Secretary-General, Nicholas Howen and will be available to speak to the media at the conclusion of the mission on the 30th September and 1st October.
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