Spain: ICJ condemns prosecution of Magistrate Garzón

Spain: ICJ condemns prosecution of Magistrate Garzón

The ICJ today expressed its concern about the criminal prosecution of Magistrate Baltasar Garzón for his investigation into crimes against humanity committed during and after the Spanish Civil War.

Judge Garzón is being prosecuted before the Second Chamber (Criminal) of the Spanish Supreme Court for intentionally issuing an unjust judgment or ruling (the offence of prevaricación).

 

Spain-Garzón-press release-2009-eng (full text in English, PDF)

 

Darfur: warrant of arrest against Sudanese President

Darfur: warrant of arrest against Sudanese President

The ICJ today welcomed the decision to issue a warrant of arrest against the President of Sudan, Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir, for crimes against humanity and war crimes.

This first decision, in which an international tribunal has sought the arrest of a sitting head of State, is a significant step forward towards breaking the cycle of impunity and bringing justice to victims in Darfur.

 

Sudan-Breaking the cycle of impunity and bringing justice to victims in Darfur-Press releases-2009 (full text, PDF)

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