Egypt: court decision on independent monitoring bypassed by presidential Election Commission
The ICJ expresses deep concerns at the refusal of the Presidential Election Commission to abide by a court decision to allow independent poll monitoring.
ICJ calls on government of Nepal and Maoists to respect journalists on global day of action for press freedom in Nepal
The ICJ called on the Government of Nepal to lift legal restrictions on media freedoms and to immediately take measures to end intimidation, censorship, and unlawful detention of journalists.
Maldives : ICJ to observe trial of opposition leader in the Maldives
The ICJ today announced it will observe the trial of Mohamed Nasheed (photo), Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, who is charged with offences against the state and terrorism.
The ICJ’s trial observer, Faisz Musthapha, former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and former Chairman of the Sri Lankan National Human Rights Commission, will be monitoring the trial for compliance with international fair trial standards.
“It is essential that international fair trial standards are followed,” said Nicholas Howen, ICJ Secretary-General. “At this initial stage it is important that the accused and his lawyer have adequate time to prepare the defence”.
Mohamed Nasheed, who was granted asylum in the United Kingdom, recently returned to the Maldives as the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
Photo by Britannica.com
August ICJ E-Bulletin on counter terrorism and human rights – no. 7
Read the 7th 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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Zimbabwe : proposed constitutional reforms latest blow to the rule of law
The ICJ today called on Parliament to reject a constitutional amendment bill that would seriously reduce constitutional freedoms and protections in Zimbabwe.
Param Cumaraswamy to receive Peter Gruber Award
The 2005 Justice Prize of the Peter Gruber Foundation has been awarded to a distinguished Malaysian lawyer: Param Cumaraswamy.
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