The Commentary on the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (OP-ICESCR) provides an historical and legal analysis of this new instrument.
This report of the Eminent Jurists Panel is based on one of the most comprehensive surveys on counter-terrorism and human rights to date.
It illustrates the extent to which the responses to the events of 11 September 2001 have changed the legal landscape in countries around the world. The Panel addresses the consequences of pursuing counter-terrorism within a war paradigm, the increasing importance of intelligence, the use of preventative mechanisms and the role of the criminal justice system in counter-terrorism.
Executive Summary of the Report on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights-Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism series-2009 (full text, PDF)
Report on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights-Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism series-2009 (full text, PDF)
The absence of an operational judicial system in the Northern part of the country is the most worrying issue in Côte d’Ivoire since the political and military crisis in 2002 led to a de facto control of this area by the rebels.
In Guatemala, the independence and impartiality of the judiciary is severely threatened by the increasing politicization of the justice system and, in particular, of the members of the Constitutional Court.
The Honduran Judiciary remains deeply politicized with the highest judicial offices still being distributed between the two main parties.
ICJ Convenes Global Forum to Strengthen Non-Criminal Justice Pathways for Redress
Thailand: Draft Domestic Violence Act should be revised in line with international standards
HRC61: ICJ Statement on attacks against the rule of law and independent legal professionals — highlighting situations in Afghanistan and Guatemala
Iran/United States/Israel: Unlawful attacks must cease