Uganda: General court martial must respect ruling by constitutional court
The ICJ today expressed its deep concern over the continuation of a trial of civilians before the Ugandese military General Court Martial.
USA: ICJ honorary member Bertrand Ramcharan awarded the Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award
On 6 February 2006, the Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award was presented to Dr. Bertrand Ramcharan by the Honorable Joseph E. Irenas, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Announcement of the nominees for the Martin Ennals Award 2006
The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announced today that four people were selected as nominees for the 2006 Award.
Eminent Jurists end visit to Colombia
E. Raúl Zaffaroni (Argentina), Robert K. Goldman (United States) and Stefan Trechsel (Switzerland), from the “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights”, left Colombia today.
ICJ expresses concern about the arrest and charge of persons connected with the Voice of the People radio in Zimbabwe
The day before six trustees of the Voice of the People Radio (VOP) in Zimbabwe are to appear in court on charges of possessing broadcasting equipment without a license, the ICJ expressed concern about the charges.
Eminent jurists examine impact of fight against terrorism in Colombia
The “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights” holds its first national hearing in Bogotá today.
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