ICJ to visit Swaziland
An ICJ delegation will visit Swaziland from 12-20 January to gather information on the functioning of the judiciary and legal profession.
Tunisia: ICJ condemns violent attacks on former Judge Mokhtar Yahyaoui
The ICJ’s Center for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers today expressed its deep dismay at the violent attacks against former Tunisian judge Mokhtar Yahyaoui (photo) which occurred yesterday afternoon.
ICJ’s Australian Section questions the Terrorism (Police Powers) Bill 2002
The Bill is due for further debate in the NSW Upper House on Tuesday this week.
ICJ to express concerns over unfair ILO practices
The practices of the Tribunal responsible for adjudicating employee complaints at the International Labor Organization (ILO) does not meet fundamental standards of justice, the ICJ will today tell a meeting of employee representatives gathered from around Europe.
27 lawyers charged with professional misconduct acquitted
The ICJ is satisfied by the decision of the No. 1 Ankara Heavy Penal Court on 31 October to acquit 27 lawyers who had been charged with professional misconduct under the Turkish Penal Law.
NGOs welcome new treaty to prevent torture
Joint NGO Press release on the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
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