European Jurists call for new standards on refugees
Jurists from throughout Europe have called for measures to harmonize standards on the status of refugees and especially on the right to asylum.
The ICJ deplores arrest of former Indian High Court Judge
The ICJ today expressed concern to the Government of India about the arrest of a former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Ajit Singh Bains, on 3 April.
Jurists criticize coup by Peruvian President
On 5 April, constitutional order was subverted in Peru. President Alberto Fujimori assumed all power, dissolved the National Congress and suspended the constitution, thus undermining the independence of the judiciary.
Jurists send observer to monitor defamation trial: Swiss legislator sued by ex-Mali leader
The ICJ announced today that it is sending an observer to monitor the trial of Jean Ziegler, a member of the Swiss parliament, who is being sued for defamation by the former Mali President, Moussa Traore.
The ICJ praises UN decision on abuses in Myanmar
The ICJ welcomes the decision of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights meeting in Geneva to nominate a Special Rapporteur to examine the Human Rights situation in Myanmar (Burma).
Jurists call for vigilance in Haiti: “No to impunity, yes to justice”
Before deposed President Jean-Bertrand Aristide can return safely to his homeland, extra vigilance is needed to protect human rights in Haiti, the ICJ cautioned today.
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