Throughout 1999 the lack of independence of the judiciary in Tunisia was very apparent. This was particularly true in political trials, despite the fact that there were international observers present at many of them.
Judges and prosecutors do not enjoy security of tenure and can be transferred without their consent by a decision of the Minister of Justice.
The ICJ today deplored the use by Israel of heavy weaponry, including tanks, helicopters and missiles, against stone throwing civilians in residential areas as a disproportionate use of force in violation of international law
The ICJ conducted a mission to the Palestinian Autonomous Territories (West Bank and Gaza) from 15-25 January 2000.
The ICJ mission on the Palestinian Legal System took place from 15-25 January 2000.
Tunisia: Conviction of Ebru Timtik Award Laureate Ahmed Souab marks escalating repression of lawyers
ICJ Honored for Championing Refugee and Migrant Justice Worldwide
Thailand: Swift action is needed to ensure access to justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence
Uzbekistan: ICJ and the Academy of Justice open the third cycle of the International Human Rights Law Course