Uganda : ICJ observes trials of opposition leader
The ICJ today began its observation of the civilian trial of Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Chairperson of the Forum for Democratic Change.
Decisive action needed to create independent judiciary and fight impunity
The ICJ today called on the Government of Guatemala and Congress to take decisive action to turn the judiciary into an independent institution that actively protects human rights and fights impunity.
Nepal: media ordinance creates legal cover for unlawful government practices
In a report released today entitled ‘Power to Silence: Nepal’s new media ordinance’, the ICJ said that Nepal’s Media Ordinance is in violation of Nepal’s international human rights obligations and the Nepali Constitution and called on the Government immediately to repeal it.
Uganda: ICJ alarmed by assault on civilian judiciary, will observe trial
The ICJ urges the Ugandan authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary and the rights of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Bisegye to a fair trial.
International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2005
The Coalition of International NGOs Against Torture (CINAT), commends United High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour for making the fight against torture a central theme of this year’s Human Rights Day.
In this context, CINAT wishes to remind States that the prohibition on torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (ill treatment) is absolute and is a peremptory norm under international law.
human rights day-press release-2005 (full text in English, PDF)
United Kingdom : ICJ welcomes ban on use of torture evidence
The ICJ welcomed today’s unanimous ruling of the House of Lords reaffirming the absolute ban on evidence procured by torture.
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