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ICJ submission on Universal Periodic Review of Colombia

ICJ submission on Universal Periodic Review of Colombia

31 Oct 2012

The ICJ has brought to the attention of the UPR mechanism issues concerning Colombia’s responsibility to combat the persistent impunity of perpetrators of gross human rights violations, as well as other key issues to be addressed in the review of Colombia’s compliance with international human rights.

From 22 April to 3 May 2013, the Human Rights Council’s Working Group on the UPR will consider the situation of human rights in Colombia. Ahead of the Working Group’s review, the ICJ has made a submission in which it has made suggested recommendations concerning:

  • Combating impunity;
  • Reforms affecting access to justice for victims of human rights violations; 
  • Intimidation of human rights defenders; and
  • Colombia’s engagement with international human rights instruments and mechanisms.

Colombia-UPR16-StakeholderSubmission-legal submission (2012) (download full submission in PDF)

Colombia-UPR16-AdvocacyNote-NonLegalSubmission-2013 (download advocacy note in PDF)

IColombia-UPR16-ComparisonChart-NonLegalSubmission-2013 (download comparison with first cycle UPR of Colombia)

ICJ submission on the Universal Periodic Review of Canada

ICJ submission on the Universal Periodic Review of Canada

31 Oct 2012

The ICJ has brought to the attention of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism issues concerning the activity of the Canadian business sector and its implications for human rights, as well as other key issues to be addressed in the review of Canada’s compliance with international human rights.

From 22 April to 3 May 2013, the Human Rights Council’s Working Group on the UPR will consider the situation of human rights in Canada. Ahead of the Working Group’s review, the ICJ has made a submission in which it has made suggested recommendations concerning:

  • Activities of the business sector and their implication for human rights as this relates to the mining sector and the recent Bill to impose guidelines on responsible and human rights compliant behaviour for Canadian mining, gas and oil companies operating overseas;
  • Use and exportation of asbestos to other States; and
  • Canada’s engagement with international human rights instruments and mechanisms.

Canada-UPR16-StakeholderSubmission-legal submission (2012) (download full submission in PDF)

Canada-UPR16-AdvocacyNote-NonLegalSubmission-2013 (download advocacy note in PDF)

Canada-UPR16-ComparisonChart-NonLegalSubmission-2013 (download comparison with first cycle UPR of Canada)

ICJ submission on the Universal Periodic Review of Bangladesh

ICJ submission on the Universal Periodic Review of Bangladesh

31 Oct 2012

The ICJ has brought to the attention of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism issues concerning the independence and impartiality of the judiciary in Bangladesh, as well as other key issues to be addressed in the review of Bangladesh’s compliance with international human rights.

From 22 April to 3 May 2013, the Human Rights Council’s Working Group on the UPR will consider the situation of human rights in Bangladesh. Ahead of the Working Group’s review of Bangladesh, the ICJ has made a submission in which it has made suggested recommendations concerning:

  • Independence and impartiality of the judiciary;
  • Lack of transparent appointment procedures for public prosecutors;
  • Use of the Presidential pardon in cases concerning allegations of gross human rights violations; and
  • Bangladesh’s engagement with international human rights instruments and mechanisms.

Bangladesh-UPR16-StakeholderSubmission-legal submission (2012) (download full submission in PDF)

Bangladesh-UPR16-AdvocacyNote-NonLegalSubmission-2013 (download advocacy note in PDF)

Bangladesh-UPR16-ComparisonChart-NonLegalSubmission-2013 (download comparison with first cycle UPR of Bangladesh)

ICJ comments on Universal Periodic Review of Russian Federation

ICJ comments on Universal Periodic Review of Russian Federation

9 Oct 2012

The ICJ commented on the UPR of the Russian Federation, addressing issues including torture and ill-treatment, impunity, judicial independence, NGO laws and “homosexual propaganda” bans.

The International Commission of Jurists has brought to the attention of the Human Rights Council’s Working Group on the UPR and to the Human Rights Council issues concerning:

  • prevention of torture and ill-treatment and other gross human rights violations;
  • impunity for gross human rights violations;
  • independence of the judiciary; amendments to NGO laws;
  • non-refoulement; homosexual propaganda bans; and
  • Russia’s engagement with international human rights instruments and mechanisms.

 

Russia-ICJ comments on UPR-non-legal-submission-2012 (download the ICJ submission)

ICJ and NJCM statement on adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of the Netherlands

ICJ and NJCM statement on adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of the Netherlands

21 Sep 2012

In an interactive dialogue with representatives of the Government of the Netherlands, the ICJ and the Dutch section of the ICJ, the NJCM, called for greater consultation with civil society.

The ICJ and NJCM also urged the Netherlands to give human rights a prominent place in civic education.

The statement was delivered today during the adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of the Universal Periodic Review outcome document on the Netherlands, during the course of the 21st regular session of the Council.

HRC21-UPR-Netherlands-OralStatement-non-legal submission-2012 (download statement, in PDF)

ICJ statement on adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of India

ICJ statement on adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of India

20 Sep 2012

In an interactive dialogue with representatives of its government, the ICJ called on India to accept recommendations to expedite the ratification of the UN Convention against Torture and its Optional Protocol. Watch the webcast.

The ICJ delivered its statement today during the adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of the Universal Periodic Review outcome document on India, during the course of the 21st regular session of the Council.

HRC21-Item6-India-OralStatement-non-legal submissions-2012 (download statement, in PDF)

INDIA -Universl Periodic Review-press release-2012 (full text, in PDF)

ICJ statement on adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of Indonesia

ICJ statement on adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of Indonesia

19 Sep 2012

In an interactive dialogue with representatives of its government, the ICJ and the FIDH called on Indonesia to act on its expressed commitment to combat impunity in the country and immediately and effectively resolve all cases of enforced disappearances. Watch the webcast.

The ICJ delivered its statement today during the adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of the Universal Periodic Review outcome document on Indonesia, during the course of the 21st regular session of the Council.

 


HRC21-Item6-Indonesia-OralStatement-non-legal submission-2012 (download statement, in PDF)

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Pakistan

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Pakistan

19 Apr 2012

Under the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on the UPR will be undertaking a review of Pakistan during its 14th session.

In a submission to the Working Group, the ICJ has focused on the discrete issues of:

  1. independence of the judiciary;
  2. business and human rights, concerning safety and security for miners;
  3. protection of the rights of the child; and
  4. Pakistan’s party status to international human rights instruments and its cooperation with the UN treaty bodies and the Council’s Special Procedures.

Pakistan-UPR14-StakeholderSubmission-legal submission (2012) (download in PDF)

Pakistan-Comparison-FirstAndSecondCycle-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Sri Lanka

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Sri Lanka

16 Apr 2012

Under the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on the UPR will be undertaking a review of Sri Lanka during its 14th session.

In a submission to the Working Group, the ICJ has focused on the discrete issues of:

  1. the failure of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission and previous national commissions of inquiry to hold accountable those responsible for serious human rights violations;
  2. the systemic barriers affecting the efficacy of the habeas corpus writ as legal remedy for arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance;
  3. the ongoing detention of Sri Lankans in “rehabilitation camps” and the lack of any independent monitoring mechanism;
  4. Sri Lanka’s failure to implement witness protection measures;
  5. Sri Lanka’s failure to properly incorporate the Convention Against Torture into domestic law; and
  6. Sri Lanka’s party status to international human rights instruments and its cooperation with the UN treaty bodies and the Council’s Special Procedures.

Sri Lanka-ICJ submission UPR-non-judicial submission-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

Sri Lanka-Comparison second cycle-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of The Republic of Korea

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of The Republic of Korea

13 Apr 2012

Under the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on the UPR will be undertaking a review of the Republic of Korea during its 14th session.

In a submission to the Working Group, the ICJ has focused on the discrete issues of the implementation by South Korea of its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its party status to international human rights instruments and its cooperation with the UN treaty bodies and the Council’s Special Procedures.

Korea-ICJ submission UPR-non-judicial submission-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

Korea-Comparison second cycle-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Guatemala

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Guatemala

11 Apr 2012

Under the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on the UPR will be undertaking a review of Guatemala during its 14th session.

In a submission to the Working Group, the International Commission of Jurists has focused on the discrete issues of:

  1. lack of independence of the judiciary;
  2. impunity for gross human rights violations committed during the armed conflict;
  3. lack of access to justice for indigenous people and impunity for human rights violations against them;
  4. abolition of the death penalty; and
  5. Guatemala’s party status to international human rights instruments and its cooperation with the UN treaty bodies and the Council’s Special Procedures.

Guatemala-ICJ submission UPR-non-judicial submission-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

Guatemala-Comparison second cycle-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Zimbabwe

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Zimbabwe

30 Mar 2012

During the 19th session of the Human Rights Council, the ICJ made an oral statement during the Council’s consideration and adoption of the outcome document in the Universal Periodic Review of Zimbabwe.

The statement focussed on the lack of human rights protection and respect for the rule of law in the country, particularly as this affects lawyers, journalists and human rights defenders more broadly, and called on the Government of Zimbabwe to halt the repression of legitimate peaceful protests and undertake reforms necessary for the conduct of independent and effective investigations into gross human rights violations and crimes under international law.

Zimbabwe-oral intervention UPR-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Thailand

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Thailand

30 Mar 2012

During the 19th session of the Human Rights Council, the ICJ made an oral statement during the Council’s consideration and adoption of the outcome document in the Universal Periodic Review of Thailand.

The statement focussed on issues of impunity and special security laws operating in the southernmost provinces of Thailand, and called on the Government of Thailand to abolish provisions of the Marshal Law Act and Emergency Decree concerning immunity for State officials and to review security laws.

Thailand-oral intervention UPR-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Syria

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Syria

30 Mar 2012

During the 19th session of the Human Rights Council, the ICJ made an oral statement during the Council’s consideration and adoption of the outcome document in the Universal Periodic Review of Syria.

The statement focussed on the lack of investigations into human rights abuses, including ongoing gross human rights violations, and called on UN bodies responsible for peace and security and human rights to take effective measures to allow regular access for humanitarian assistance, including essential supplies of food, water and medicines.

Syrian Arab Republic-oral intervention UPR-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Uganda

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Uganda

30 Mar 2012

During the 19th session of the Human Rights Council, the ICJ made an oral statement during the Council’s consideration and adoption of the outcome document in the Universal Periodic Review of Uganda.

The statement focussed on the lack of human rights protection and respect for the rule of law in the country, particularly as this affects human rights defenders, and called on the Government of Uganda to end impunity for gross human rights violations, and to ensure that the Anti Homosexuality Bill is not adopted into law.

Uganda-oral intervention UPR-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Swaziland

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Swaziland

30 Mar 2012

During the 19th session of the Human Rights Council, the ICJ made an oral statement during the Council’s consideration and adoption of the outcome document in the Universal Periodic Review of Swaziland.

The statement focussed on serious risks to the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law in Swaziland, and called on the Government of Swaziland to act to ensure the protection of human rights, the rule of law, and judicial independence.

Swaziland-adoption UPR-advocacy-2012 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of South Africa

ICJ submission to the Universal Periodic Review of South Africa

24 Nov 2011

Under the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on the UPR will be undertaking a review of South Africa during its 13th session in June 2012.

In a submission to the Working Group, the International Commission of Jurists has focused on the issues of: access to justice, especially in the context of business and human rights; sexual violence, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity; the protection of migrant rights; police accountability and oversight; and international human rights instruments and South Africa’s cooperation with the UN treaty bodies and the Council’s Special Procedures.

South Africa-ICJ submission UPR-analysis brief-2011 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of Indonesia

ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of Indonesia

18 Nov 2011

Under the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on the UPR will be undertaking a review of Indonesia during its 13th session in June 2012.

In a submission to the Working Group, the International Commission of Jurists has focused on the discrete issues of: the recently enacted State Intelligence Law; and Indonesia’s party status to international human rights instruments and its cooperation with the UN treat bodies and the Council’s Special Procedures.

Indonesia-ICJ submission UPR-legal submission-2011 (full text in English, PDF)

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Greece

ICJ oral intervention on the adoption of the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review of Greece

21 Sep 2011

The UN Human Rights Council adopted the outcome document of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Greece.

The ICJ made a statement during this adoption process, urging the implementation of recommendations accepted by Greece related to protecting the rights of asylum seekers, particularly concerning their treatment in Greece.

It also called on Greece to reconsider its decision to reject the recommendation of the UPR Working Group that Greece accede to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers and their Families.

Greece-icj oral intervention-non-judicial submission-2011

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