The ICJ visited Singapore to investigate and report on the detentions under the Internal Security Act of a total of 22 men and women accused of participating in a ‘Marxist conspiracy’ to overthrow the Singapore government.
The ICJ has sent today the a message to the Governor-General of Fiji, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau.
It says: “The International Commission of Jurists, which works to promote the Rule of Law and legal protection of human rights in all parts of the world, has been following with concern recent events in Fiji.
“It strongly supports your Excellency’s efforts to return Fiji to parliamentary democracy by lawful means.
“It is glad to note that the independence of the judiciary is being maintained, and supports the stand taken by the Fiji’s judges concerning the military coup and the abuse of Public Emergency Regulations by police and security forces.
“It welcomes and supports the action taken by the Fiji Law Society to uphold the Rule. It shares its concern about the abuses of emergency regulations and violations of individual freedoms, and has been relieved to learn that there has recently been a marked reduction in such violations.”
An International Mission of Jurists visited Singapore from 5 to 9 July 1987 to investigate the detentions under the Internal Security Act of twenty-two women and men accused of participating in a Marxist conspiracy.
In December 1986, the ICJ sent a mission to Pakistan to study the process of return to a democratic form of government after eight years of martial law rule.
The ICJ prefers to report on countries after full discussions with the government, but will not refrain from reporting on a country simply because the government declines access.
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