US military commissions should not try accused terrorists
The ICJ is alarmed by the Executive Order issued by President Bush on 13 November, authorizing the establishment of military commissions to try persons accused of terrorist activities.
Jurists Protest Removal of Three Judges by Parliament
The ICJ has written to President Bakili Muluzi of the Republic of Malawi expressing grave concern about Parliament’s recommendation for removal of three high court judges, for alleged misconduct.
ICJ condemns killing of Spanish judge
The ICJ condemns the murder of José María Lidón Corbi, Magistrate of the Court of Bilbao (Audencia de Bilbao), Spain.
Following killing, ICJ asks Mexico to protect human rights defenders
The ICJ today wrote to Mexican President Vincente Fox (photo) asking for a full investigation into the murder of human rights lawyer Digna Ochoa, with a view to prosecuting those persons responsible.
The ICJ horrorred at terrorist attacks in the USA
The ICJ expresses is horrorred at the inhuman terrorist attack in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, and expresses its heartfelt sympathy for all the tragic victims and their families and to the American people.
Protecting human rights in the era of globalization: UN body warns against conflicts between trade-related agreements and human rights
Joint press release with Lutheran World Federation (LWF), World Organization against Torture (OMCT), International NGO Committee for Human Rights in Trade and Investment (INCHRITI).
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