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.
Reject attempts to legitimize no-torture promises
The Council of Europe member states should flatly reject any proposals to establish standards for the use of diplomatic assurances in transfers of people to risk of torture, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the ICJ said in a joint submission published today.
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Nepal : Government and Maoists must declare indefinite ceasefires
On the day the Communist Party of Nepal extended a unilateral ceasefire for one month, the ICJ called on both sides to the conflict in Nepal to declare indefinite ceasefires and take the next steps towards peace.
Trial of Saddam Hussein: ICJ urges fundamental rethink if all participants cannot be effectively protected
If the authorities cannot ensure the security of the trial of Saddam Hussein and the long-term safety of judges, lawyers, victims, witnesses and families, they’ll have to re-think and make changes to how and where the Iraqi High Criminal Court operates.
Presentación de Guía práctica sobre la administración de justicia y seminario en Uruguay
La CIJ presentará su “Guía Práctica sobre Independencia y Responsabilidad de Jueces, Abogados y Fiscales” el próximo 1 de diciembre.
November ICJ E-Bulletin on counter terrorism and human rights – no. 8
Read the 8th 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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