Eminent jurists begin inquiry into UK terrorism laws
The Eminent Jurists Panel began its national hearing on terrorism, counter-terrorism and human rights in London today.
UK: Court rules control orders breach human rights
On 12 April, a High Court judge ruled that the low level of judicial scrutiny of control orders violated the right to a fair hearing under the European Convention on Human Rights. The control order regime, introduced by the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, allows the...UK: Secretary of Defence calls for reforms of Geneva Conventions
On two occasions in April, Secretary of Defence John Reid questioned the adequacy of international law, and in particular the Geneva Conventions, to address the threat posed by terrorism.UK: New legislation criminalizes “glorification” of terrorism
On 30 March, the Terrorism Act 2006 was adopted after several months of debate. The Act criminalizes the encouragement of terrorism by “glorification” and provides for detention without charge for up to 28 days. In March, two other security laws – the Identity Cards...
ICJ commissioner Mary Robinson speaks at JUSTICE event on the rule of law
On 20 March 2006, Mary Robinson, ICJ Commissioner and member of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights delivered international rule of law lecture entitled “Five year on after 9/11- time to reassert the rule of law”.
The lecture was hosted by JUSTICE, the British Section of the ICJ.
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