This illegal war must be conducted lawfully
The ICJ condemns the illegal invasion of Iraq in the clear absence of Security Council authority – this constitutes a great leap backward in the international rule of law.
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.
Tunisia: ICJ releases report on attacks on judges and lawyers
The ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers report on Tunisia concludes that the independence of the judiciary is tenuous and that human rights lawyers are consistently harassed and persecuted.
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.
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