JUSTICE journal : essential learning for all interested in human rights and law reform
JUSTICE (the British section of the International Commission of Jurists) has launched the JUSTICE Journal which is a new six-monthly publication.
World renowned jurists meet to act on counter terrorism and human rights
The ICJ will conduct its Biennial Conference on the theme “Counter terrorism and Human Rights – Challenges and Responses” on the 27th – 29th August in Berlin, Germany.
UK court condones use of torture in counter-terrorism efforts
Global efforts to protect individuals from torture were dealt a blow this week by the UK Court of Appeal.
Elección de candidatos a Defensor del Pueblo: bajo supervisión de organizaciones sociales
Presidente de la República aceptó criterios propuestos por algunas organizaciones sociales y de derechos humanos para la selección de candidatos a Defensor del Pueblo.
India: memorandum on the survey on the rule of law
This memorandum on the survey on the Rule of Law is based on discussions and observations received from groups of lawyers in a number of countries who have already undertaken to prepare replies to the survey.
The opportunity has also been taken to explain more fully some of the thoughts underlying the survey.
India-memorandum survey-web story-2004 (full text in English, PDF)
ICJ condemns unfair trial of lawyer
The ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers said today that the trial of Syrian lawyer and human rights activist Akhtam Naisse is deeply flawed.
Recent News
Sri Lanka: ICJ calls for repeal or substantial revision of Online Safety Act18 Sep 2025
The International Commission of Jurists Welcomes Our New Commissioners17 Sep 2025
Lebanon: Ensure draft media law upholds free expression16 Sep 2025
Nepal: Protesters Demand Integrity, Rights, Rule of Law13 Sep 2025