European Court of Human Rights’ judgment inconsistent with refugee law
The ICJ expresses its disappointment today at the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of M.E. v. Sweden (Application No. 71398/12).
Bulgaria: concerns remain about Todorova case
The ICJ remains concerned that the treatment of Bulgarian Judge Miroslava Todorova fails to accord with international standards on independence of the judiciary.
Russian Federation: ICJ expresses concern at court judgment ordering registration as a foreign agent
The ICJ today expressed its concern at the judgment of the Novocherkassk City Court of Rostov Region of 14 May 2014, ordering the NGO “Women of Don”, to register as a foreign agent.
Kyrgyzstan: lawyer Dinara Turdumatova must be protected following physical assault by State official
The ICJ has expressed serious concern at credible allegations of a physical attack on lawyer Dinara Turdumatova on 1 May and possible disciplinary action to cancel her license to practice law.
Kyrgyzstan: the ICJ welcomes new investigation into the case against human rights defender Azimzhan Askarov
The ICJ today welcomed the decision of Oktyabrskiy Court of Bishkek to reopen the investigation in the case against Azimzhan Askarov.
Kazakhstan: ICJ concerned at Supreme Court’s decision to confirm the disbarment of lawyer Polina Zhukova
The ICJ today expressed concern at the decision of the Kazakhstan Supreme Court, on 26 March, to affirm the disbarment of lawyer Polina Zhukova on spurious grounds that run contrary to international standards on the role and independence of lawyers.
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