Afghanistan’s legal system and its compatibility with international human rights standards
Today the ICJ released its final report on Afghanistan’s Legal System and its Compatibility with International Human Rights Standards.
ICJ releases final report on the criminal trial of 27 Turkish lawyers
The ICJ today concluded in its final report that the criminal trial of 27 Turkish lawyers was political in nature.
US Court Ruling places terrorism detainees beyond protection of the law
The ICJ is alarmed at a decision of a US federal appellate court effectively allowing the Government to deprive persons detained during counter terrorism operations of fundamental human rights and legal protections.
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
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