Dec 26, 2022 | News, Publications
Lebanon: Ensure the independence of the judiciary
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has released a new advocacy paper on the current situation of the judiciary in Lebanon that documents the recent attacks on the independence of the judiciary; analyses the provisions of the Draft Law designed to improve the independence of the judiciary (hereinafter Draft Law) in light of international standards; and offers recommendations and guidance to the new legislature regarding the Draft Law.
Nov 18, 2022 | News, Publications
The Ukrainian justice system should be bolstered in order to provide effective access to justice and accountability during and following the war, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said in a briefing paper published today.
Sep 26, 2022 | News, Publications
In a report released at the UN Human Rights Council today, the ICJ outlined the options for the establishment of a Standing Independent Investigative Mechanism (SIIM), which would support and complement the existing human rights and international justice architecture, including the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Jun 29, 2022 | News, Publications
Tunisia’s President, Kais Saied, has instigated and set in motion a process aimed at replacing the country’s existing consensus-based 2014 constitution in a way that is devoid of any legal basis, democratic legitimacy, inclusivity, accountability and transparency.
Jun 22, 2022 | Advocacy, News, Publications
The months following the Russian Federation’s military invasion in Ukraine have been marked, in Russia itself, by a wave of protests against the invasion and systematic official suppression of expressions of opposition to the invasion. The government has hastily adopted new restrictive laws limiting expression of views on the conflict, followed by immediate enforcement through thousands of mostly arbitrary arrests and criminal charges related to the protests. In many cases, those arrested have not had access to prompt and confidential legal advice, and their right to an effective defence in court has been impeded. While obstruction of the work of lawyers in defence of human rights is a long-standing problem in Russia, the problem has become particularly acute in relation to the recent arrests of protesters.
Jun 3, 2022 | News, Publications
In a briefing paper released today, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) calls attention to the numerous obstacles and restrictions that Venezuelan lawyers face in exercising their profession.
