Trial observation report on proceedings against Sri Lankan journalist J.S. Tissainayagam

Sep 11, 2009

The report summarises the findings of observers appointed by the ICJ for the 2008 and 2009 missions to observe the trial of the journalist J.S. Tissainayagam before the High Court of Colombo.

SriLanka-journalist-trial observation report-2009 (full text, PDF)

SriLanka-journalist-press release-2009 (full text, PDF)

National security laws and human rights implications in Nepal

Sep 3, 2009

Security practices and legislation, including related provisions of the Interim Constitution, criminal law and procedures, are outdated and contradict many international human rights standards to which Nepal is a party.

ICJ report: economic, social and cultural rights and the new constitution of Nepal

Sep 3, 2009

Centuries of entrenched practices of discrimination and exclusion of disadvantaged groups in Nepal have led to a demand to bring about greater inclusion, and ensure greater justice through a human rights framework.

These aspirations of Nepali people were voiced during the Jana Andolan II, as well as were reflected in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement 2006, and the Interim Constitution 2007. ICJ report discusses the advantages of constitutionalisation of economic, social and cultural rights as fundamental rights in the highest law of the land, thereby upholding its commitment to realizing all human rights of all Nepali people, as well as serve as an effective means to ensure social justice for all Nepali people.

Nepal_Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and The New Constitution_Themetic Report_2009 [Full text PDF]