EU: Unlocking the potential of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Today, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), together with 18 civil society organizations, published a joint Litigation strategy for 2024-2029 to be implemented across the European Union (EU) over the next European Commission´s term. As the guardian of the treaties, the Commission must act decisively to uphold the protection of human rights in the EU through the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Montenegro: ICJ report call for comprehensive judicial reforms
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) published today a report on the judicial system in Montenegro, summarizing its findings and presenting specific recommendations for reform.
Montenegro: ICJ report call for comprehensive judicial reforms
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) published today a report on the judicial system in Montenegro, summarizing its findings and presenting specific recommendations for reform. In April 2024, the ICJ conducted a mission to Montenegro to assess the...
EU: The Model Bench Book on rights of persons with disabilities published today
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and Validity have published the Model Disability Bench Book on the rights of persons with disabilities who are defendants in criminal proceedings. The Bench Book provides guidance to justice actors and State authorities on how to better ensure the protection of persons with disabilities’ rights in the context of criminal proceedings.
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