Detention without trial in Singapore
The ICJ has urged the government of Singapore to bring to trial or release the nine persons detained under the Internal Security Act without charge or trial on 19 April 1988.
ICJ urges Malaysian government not to undermine the rule of law
The ICJ’s CIJL is concerned by the government’s proposal to amend the Constitution so as to undermine the separation of powers between the judiciary, the executive and the legislature.
Malaysia: detentions without charges
The ICJ has urged the government of Malaysia to bring to trial or release the 91 persons now detained under the Internal Security Act.
Under the Act persons can be detained without charge or trial for indefinite renewable 60 day periods.
ICJ mission to Singapore dismisses allegations of ‘Marxist conspiracy’
The ICJ visited Singapore to investigate and report on the detentions under the Internal Security Act of a total of 22 men and women accused of participating in a ‘Marxist conspiracy’ to overthrow the Singapore government.
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