Proposed UK anti-terror law raises serious concern
The ICJ today expressed concern over new counter-terrorism legislation proposed by the UK Government.
ICJ calls on government of Nepal and Maoists to respect journalists on global day of action for press freedom in Nepal
The ICJ called on the Government of Nepal to lift legal restrictions on media freedoms and to immediately take measures to end intimidation, censorship, and unlawful detention of journalists.
Human rights defenders detained in Nepal: the ICJ calls for their immediate release
The ICJ called for the immediate release of human rights defender Krishna Pahadi, arrested in Kathmandu. Krishna Pahadi is the founding chairman of the Human Rights and Peace Society (HURPES).
Return to position of principle: time to repeal anti-terrorism law
The ICJ and JUSTICE, its British section, call for the repeal of the law that allows for indefinite administrative detention without trial.
Law Lords rule against 9-11 law – time for governments’ review of preventive detention
“Yesterday’s ruling of the Law Lords is a landmark for human rights and the rule of law”, says ICJ Secretary General, Nicholas Howen.
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