JUSTICE journal : essential learning for all interested in human rights and law reform
JUSTICE (the British section of the International Commission of Jurists) has launched the JUSTICE Journal which is a new six-monthly publication.
UK court condones use of torture in counter-terrorism efforts
Global efforts to protect individuals from torture were dealt a blow this week by the UK Court of Appeal.
Turkey: report of the trial of Huseyin Cangir before Derik Criminal Court of Peace
The ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers and Avocats sans Frontières (Belgium) released their report on the trial of Huseyin Cangir, a lawyer who has represented Kurdish clients alleging acts of torture by state agents.
ICJ condemns harassment of Yukos’ lawyers
In a letter addressed to President Putin, the ICJ ‘s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Layers condemned the confiscation of documents of two of Yukos’ lawyers and the potential disbarment of one them.
ICJ hopes Leyla Zana release is a step towards rule of law
The ICJ welcomes the release yesterday of Leyla Zana, a Sakharov prize winner, and her co-defendants.
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