Philippines: is giving the military policing powers the answer?
An opinion piece by Emerlynne Gil, ICJ Senior International Legal Adviser in Bangkok, Thailand. (more…)
Tag Archives | Arbitrary killings
ICJ document analyses investigation of arbitrary killings in the Philippines
The ICJ released today a briefing paper on investigation of extrajudicial executions in the Philippines. (more…)
Philippines: ICJ urges respect for institutional independence of the judiciary
The ICJ today urged President Duterte to respect the judiciary’s institutional independence and allow it to conduct its work, particularly in disciplining its own judges, without external influence or undue interference. (more…)
Counter-terrorism legislation in Egypt, Tunisia and Pakistan
The ICJ today delivered an oral statement on counter-terrorism legislation in these countries, in an interactive dialogue at the UN Human Rights Council with the the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. (more…)
ICJ welcomes General Assembly’s Third Committee’s adoption of resolution on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions
The ICJ welcomes the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee’s adoption of resolution A/C.3/69/L.47 on Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions on 19 November most recently. (more…)
Russian Federation: ICJ calls for prompt and effective investigation into killing of lawyer Vitaliy Moiseyev
The ICJ today expressed serious concern at the killing of lawyer Vitaliy Moiseyev and his wife Elena Moiseyeva in the Moscow region. (more…)