Jan 7, 2009
The ICJ provides its views to the Human Rights Committee, in advance of the preparation of the list of issues for the Periodic Report of the Russian Federation.
This submission focuses on violations of human rights in the context of counter-terrorism and counter-extremism laws and practices, and on erosion of the independence of judges and lawyers. In particular, the ICJ wishes to highlight the lack of independent and effective investigations, and impunity, for gross violations of human rights in counter-terrorism operations in Chechnya and the North Caucuses; increasing harassment of lawyers; harassment and restrictions on the rights of human rights defenders; and extradition and other transfers of suspects to countries within the Shanghi Co-operation Organisation, in violation of the duty of non-refoulement to face a danger of torture or other serious violation of human rights.
Russian Federation-ICJ submission to Human Rights Committee-legal submission-2009 (full text, PDF)
Oct 17, 2008
The ICJ provides its views to the Human Rights Committee pursuant to its consideration of the 5th Periodic Report of Spain.
In this submission, the ICJ highlights several issues which it considers should be of particular concern to the Committee in its consideration of the report.
Spain-ICJ submission to the Human Rights Committee-legal submission-2008 (full text, PDF)
Oct 1, 2008
This legal memorandum assesses whether recent amendments to provisions regarding the use of hearsay evidence in Thailand’s Criminal Procedure Code are compatible with international fair trial standards. The ICJ is concerned that the amendments reduce important safeguards required to protect individuals from unfair trials.
Thailand-hearsay evidence-legal submission-2008-eng (full text in English, PDF)
Thailand-hearsay evidence-legal submission-2008-tha (full text in Thai, PDF)
Jul 8, 2008
The ICJ submitted its comments for consideration by the Human Rights Committee along with the UK’s sixth periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The ICJ drew Committee’s attention to a number of counter-terrorism measures of concern in the UK, such as deportations on grounds of national security, use of diplomatic assurances against the risk of torture, the control orders or prolonged pre-charge detention. Those measures raise concerns as regards their compliance with Articles 7, 9, 12 and 14 of the Covenant.
United Kingdom-ICJ´ Comments on the 6th Periodic Report-Legal submission-2008 (full text, PDF)
Jun 23, 2008
The ICJ provides its views to the Human Rights Committee, in advance of the preparation of the list of issues for the Periodic Report of Spain.
In this short submission, the ICJ highlights several issues which it considers should be of particular concern to the Committee in its consideration of the Spanish report.
Spain-ICJ submission on 5th periodic report-legal submission-2008 (full text, PDF)
