ICJ deplores moves toward a war of aggression on Iraq
The ICJ today expressed its deep dismay that a small number of states are poised to launch an outright illegal invasion of Iraq, which amounts to a war of aggression.
The Australian section of the ICJ questions the proposed attack on Iraq
There is no justification in International Law for the United States of America’s proposed attack on Iraq.
US Court Ruling places terrorism detainees beyond protection of the law
The ICJ is alarmed at a decision of a US federal appellate court effectively allowing the Government to deprive persons detained during counter terrorism operations of fundamental human rights and legal protections.
ICJ’s Australian Section questions the Terrorism (Police Powers) Bill 2002
The Bill is due for further debate in the NSW Upper House on Tuesday this week.
11 September: combating terrorism while respecting international law
On the anniversary of the dramatic events of September 11 2001, the ICJ expresses its sympathy with the victims and their families affected by the terrorist attacks in the United States.
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