ICJ launches Panel on terrorism, counter-terrorism and human rights
On 19 October, the ICJ launched the Eminent Jurists Panel on terrorism, counter-terrorism and human rights. Over 18 months, through hearings in all regions, this independent Panel will examine whether counter-terrorism laws and policies are violating human rights and...
UN experts must have direct access to detainees
The ICJ called today on the United States of America to provide independent United Nations human rights experts full and unhindered access to prisoners held in Guantánamo Bay.
Eminent jurists begin global inquiry into human rights and counter-terrorism
The fight against terrorist acts has led to repeated allegations of torture, indefinite and secret detentions often without charge or trial, the reduction of defence rights and threats to freedom of expression around the world.
UN ‘disappearances’ treaty a major advance: countries should push for treaty’s worldwide adoption and ratification
The adoption of an international treaty against forced disappearances at the United Nations is a great step forward in the fight against this crime, said human rights groups.
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