Netherlands: ICJ extremely concerned at killing of lawyer
The ICJ today expressed concern at the killing of lawyer Derk Wiersum, who was shot on 18 September 2019 in broad daylight in front of his home in Amsterdam. (more…)
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The investigation and prosecution of potentially unlawful death: ICJ Practitioners’ Guide no. 14
ICJ Practitioners’ Guide no. 14 Investigation and Prosecution of Potentially Unlawful Death aims to help legal practitioners ensure that potentially unlawful death is investigated in a manner that respects international human rights law and, where responsibility is identified, that appropriate measures of accountability ensue. (more…)
Thailand: discovery of “Billy’s” remains should reinvigorate efforts to identify perpetrator(s)
The announcement that the remains of Pholachi “Billy” Rakchongcharoen, a Karen rights activist, have been located, brings a sad end to years of uncertainty for his family, said the ICJ and Amnesty International today. (more…)
Ukraine: killing of lawyer must be investigated promptly
The ICJ calls on the Ukrainian authorities to investigate the murder of lawyer Olexandr Ivanov, killed today with an automatic weapon near SIZO (Pre-trial Dentention Centre) №6 in Kropyvnytskyi. (more…)
The resolution on Philippines has been adopted – what now?
An opinion piece by Emerlynne Gil, Senior Legal Adviser, ICJ Asia-Pacific Programme. (more…)
Cambodia: three years and still no effective investigation into Dr. Kem Ley’s killing
Today, on the third anniversary of the killing of prominent political commentator and human rights defender Kem Ley, the ICJ and 21 other civil society organizations renewed their call on the Cambodian government to establish an independent and impartial Commission of Inquiry to conduct a thorough and effective investigation into his killing. (more…)