International Commission of Jurists
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Honduras: Constitutional structure

Apr 10, 2015

The Constitution of Honduras proclaims the separation of powers and independence between the three branches of the government, Legislative, Executive and Judicial.{{1}} The death penalty is prohibited and every person is entitled to the right to be free from arbitrary...
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Honduras: Legal tradition

Apr 10, 2015

Honduras is a civil law country and, according to the Constitution, a constitutional democracy with a presidential system of government. The Constitution in force was adopted in 1982.{{1}} A former Spanish colony, its independence from Spain was proclaimed in 1821. It...
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Honduras: Introduction

Apr 10, 2015

In Honduras, although the Constitution provides for the separation of powers, concerns persist about a lack of respect for the independence of the judiciary. Among other problems, appointments, promotions and removals of judges circumvent or ignore the existing legal...
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Honduras

Apr 10, 2015

In Honduras, although the Constitution provides for the separation of powers, concerns persist about a lack of respect for the independence of the judiciary. Among other problems, appointments, promotions and removals of judges circumvent or ignore the existing legal...
Shootings in courthouse in Milan, Italy

Shootings in courthouse in Milan, Italy

Apr 9, 2015 | News

Among the victims of a gun attack today at the Palace of Justice of Milan, according to press reports, were Judge Fernando Ciampi and lawyer Lorenzo Alberto Claris Appiani.

Press reports state that the person who opened fire in the Palace of Justice of Milan, killing three persons and injuring several others, was a defendant in a case.

The ICJ calls on relevant authorities immediately to launch a thorough inquiry into the system of security at the Palace of Justice, for judges, lawyers, and prosecutors, as well as witnesses and parties to cases, employees, and others present in the buildings.

The ICJ recalls that the State has a duty under international law to ensure protection for members of the judiciary and others who may be at risk of such attacks.

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