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.
EU: The Model Bench Book on rights of persons with disabilities published today
Today, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and Validity have published the Model 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.
Egypt and Libya: Stop Enforced Disappearances and Ensure Accountability
Today, on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances (IDVED), the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) once again condemns Egypt and Libya’s use of widespread and systematic enforced disappearances, including as a tool to silence dissent....
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