Afghanistan’s legal system and its compatibility with international human rights standards
Today the ICJ released its final report on Afghanistan’s Legal System and its Compatibility with International Human Rights Standards.
ICJ’s Australian Section questions the Terrorism (Police Powers) Bill 2002
The Bill is due for further debate in the NSW Upper House on Tuesday this week.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Azerbaijan
Despite irregularities during elections in November 2000 and January 2001, Azerbaijan was admitted to the Council of Europe in January 2001.
Attacks on Justice 2002: India
The independence of the judiciary continued generally to be respected in India, but the judicial system remained overburdened and financially dependent on the executive.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia continued its repression of political opponents and further restricted freedom of expression, assembly and association.
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