Further dismantling of rule of law: amended laws undermine civilian judiciary and consolidate military control
The ICJ today expressed deep concern at further assaults on the rule of law by the Government of Pakistan.
Suspension of constitution grave blow to rule of law: President urged to end attack on independence of judges and lawyers
The ICJ today condemned the suspension of the constitution in Pakistan, the summary dismissal of the Chief Justice (photo) and the arrest of leading lawyers, and expressed grave concern at this dismantling of the rule of law.
ICJ calls on government to identify and bring to justice the killers of 17 action contre la faim aid workers
The ICJ urged again the Government of Sri Lanka to identify and prosecute those responsible for the killing of 17 Action Contre la Faim (ACF) aid workers in Muttur in August 2006.
Truth Commission bill disregards victims’ rights: draft bill fails to meet international human rights standards in Nepal
Nepal’s draft bill for a proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission threatens to deny victims of the decade-long conflict their rights to truth, justice and reparation, the ICJ and other human rights groups said today.
ICJ welcomes reinstatement of Chief Justice Chaudhry
The ICJ today welcomed the reinstatement of Chief Justice Chaudhry after a majority decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
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