Jun 22, 2026 | Advocacy, Publications
Children who come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects or accused persons continue to face serious gaps in the protection of their rights, despite international and EU law and standards. A new publication Safeguarding the rights of child suspects and accused in criminal proceedings: Compendium of Good practices by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) examines these challenges in six countries — Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia — identifying both persistent shortcomings and promising practices.
Apr 16, 2026 | Advocacy, News
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and its partners have published a Compendium, Ensuring the child’s right to be heard and to participate in legal proceedings: Strategies and good practices. The Compendium aims to support legal professionals, policymakers,...
Nov 17, 2025 | Events, News, Web Stories
On 13-14 November the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) organized a workshop in Brussels on the right of children with disabilities to participate effectively in legal proceedings. Experts and legal practitioners from Austria, the Czech Republic, Malta, the...
Oct 17, 2025 | Advocacy, Joint Statement, News
In a joint open letter, 56 civil society organizations expressed concern over the constitutional amendments adopted by the National Council of the Slovak Republic on 26 September 2025. The letter calls on the European Commission to initiate infringement proceedings against Slovakia and to take further action at EU level.
Sep 19, 2025 | Advocacy, Events, News
On 16-17 September 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) hosted a transnational workshop in Brussels on procedural rights of migrant and refugee children in legal proceedings. The event brought together lawyers, judges, and national authorities from...
