Mar 12, 2008 | News
On the fourth anniversary of the disappearance of Thai lawyer Somchai Neelapaichit, the ICJ met with his wife and the UN in Geneva to renew calls for progress in the criminal investigation.
The ICJ told the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (‘UN Working Group’), who are examining the case, that it welcomed the continued investigation by Thailand’s Department of Special Investigations (DSI) to establish the fate of Somchai Neelapaichit, find the body and bring the perpetrators to justice. The ICJ urged the UN Working Group to remain vigilant in the case.
Thailand-ICJ urges United Nations to remain vigilant in disappeared lawyer case-Press releases-2008 (full text, PDF)
Dec 12, 2007 | Advocacy, Non-legal submissions
The ICJ welcomed the report of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, and expressed again its revulsion at the extent of human rights violations during the recent crackdown on peaceful protest.
Oct 4, 2007 | News
The ICJ today called on the Government of Myanmar to allow the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Myanmar (photo) full and unhindered access to the country.
Jun 8, 2007
The Human Security Act adopted last March, containing a new definition of terrorism offences and activities, entered into force on 15 July. The former Vice-President and several NGOs filed petitions to the Supreme Court alleging its unconstitutionality. Human Security...
Jun 8, 2007
In mid-June, the Interim Government proposed a new Internal Security Act, which would give broad law enforcement and administrative powers to the Royal Army Commander, as the Director of a revived Internal Security Operations Command. These exceptional powers would be...
