The ICJ strongly condemns the grenade attack on 27 September against prominent Sri Lankan human rights lawyer, J.C Weliamuna.
The ICJ calls on the Government of Sri Lanka to launch a prompt, independent, impartial and transparent investigation.
Sri Lanka-Attack against human rights lawyer threatens rule of law-Press releases-2008 (full text, PDF)
ICJ regional ASEAN colloquium reaffirms independence of judges and lawyers.
“Ensuring independence and accountability of judges, lawyers and prosecutors is of fundamental importance in strengthening justice and the rule of law in the ASEAN region. The ICJ is delighted to host this high-level regional event in cooperation with the Office of the President of the Supreme Court of Thailand,” said Roger Normand, ICJ Asia-Pacific Director.
The high-level panel members exchanged views and comparative national experience on the application of international principles. The panel included judges from the Supreme Court and Administrative Court of Thailand, the Supreme Courts of the Philippines and Lao PDR, and representatives of the Office of the Attorney-General of Thailand and Lawyers Council of Thailand. The proceedings were observed by over 70 Thai judges, legal academics and other representatives of the Thai legal community.
Thailand-ICJ regional ASEAN colloquium reaffirms independence of judges and lawyers-Press releases-2008 (full text, PDF)
La CIJ hoy expresó su preocupación por la sentencia del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela en la que se declaró la nulidad en la conformación de la actual Junta Directiva del Colegio de Abogados de Caracas.
HRC62: ICJ calls for an end to abusive migration externalization practices in Libya and Tunisia
EU: Gaps and good practices in safeguarding children’s rights in criminal proceedings
South Africa must act urgently against xenophobia and violence to prevent further harm
ICJ and others welcome SA President’s condemnation of xenophobia and attempts by private individuals to enforce immigration laws