India: ICJ Urges Major Structural Reforms to Ensure Fair Administration of Justice Under the Rule of Law
The independence of the judiciary in India is under heavy strain due to structural deficiencies in judicial governance, irregularities in judicial appointments, and improper interference and influence by political actors, concludes the International Commission of...
Türkiye: Authorities must end unlawful proceedings against the Istanbul Bar Association
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) expresses concern over the criminal proceedings initiated against the Istanbul Bar Association, including its President, İbrahim Kaboğlu, and members of its executive board. The ICJ further condemns the detention of Fırat Epözdemir, a member of the executive board, who was arrested upon his return from an advocacy visit to Council of Europe institutions. These actions constitute a direct attack on the independence of the legal profession and the rule of law in Türkiye.
Egypt/Tunisia: Cease Attacks Against Lawyers
Today, on the Day of the Endangered Lawyer, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) once again condemns Egypt’s and Tunisia’s resort to “fake news” and “counter-terrorism” laws to arbitrarily arrest, detain and prosecute lawyers solely for the discharge of their...
Eswatini: Independent lawyers under increasing threat in a repressive climate
Lawyers in Eswatini are facing daunting obstacles in operating independently, amidst serious and ongoing threats to their lives, intimidation, harassment and surveillance, as highlighted in an upcoming report of the International Commission of Jurists entitled “No Situation is Permanent” – Repression, Intimidation, Harassment and Killing of Lawyers in Eswatini.
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