


EU: Ensuring the child’s voice is heard in legal proceedings
On 13–14 May 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) held a workshop on child-friendly justice and procedural rights. Experts and practitioners from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Malta, Austria and the Netherlands focused on how international and EU legal...
EU: Better support structures for children in conflict with the law are needed
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) organized a series of workshops for social workers and probation officers working with children from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands and Slovakia. The goal was to share experiences, identify common challenges, and highlight effective practices in supporting children in conflict with the law.
Topics discussed included methods of conducting individual assessment of children, diversion options as alternatives to formal criminal proceedings, the availability of support organizations, the role of parents throughout justice processes, and the impact of institutional discrimination on children in conflict with law.

Africa: Persons with disabilities push for inclusive and accessible justice systems
All justice actors have a responsibility to ensure the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in a manner that is inclusive and participatory. This message was a recurring refrain heard at the Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with...