The ICJ expresses concern at the recent decision of the Nizami District Court of Baku to disbar Khalid Baghirov, a prominent lawyer who litigates before national and international jurisdictions including the European Court of Human Rights. (more…)
The ICJ presented a legal submission in the case Annagi Hajibeyli v. Azerbaijan and 28 other applications (Application no. 2204/11) to the European Court of Human Rights. (more…)
On 2 February, the ICJ observed the trial of lawyer Kalid Baghirov, before the Nizami District Court of Baku. (more…)
IV. Challenges in fulfilling the State’s obligation to act with due diligence to eliminate violence against women E. Remedies for specific groups at risk 79. The Special Rapporteur heard of the particular distress experienced by women with disabilities, the severe discrimination that they were facing in particular in accessing education and employment, and the lack […]
19. The Committee is concerned at reports that individuals have been harassed by police and prison officials because of their sexual orientation (art. 26). The State party should take measures in this respect by providing training activities to its law enforcement and penitentiary authorities and by elaborating a relevant code of conduct. Link to full […]
Despite irregularities during elections in November 2000 and January 2001, Azerbaijan was admitted to the Council of Europe in January 2001. (more…)
