Further dismantling of rule of law: amended laws undermine civilian judiciary and consolidate military control
The ICJ today expressed deep concern at further assaults on the rule of law by the Government of Pakistan.
Suspension of constitution grave blow to rule of law: President urged to end attack on independence of judges and lawyers
The ICJ today condemned the suspension of the constitution in Pakistan, the summary dismissal of the Chief Justice (photo) and the arrest of leading lawyers, and expressed grave concern at this dismantling of the rule of law.
Nepal: ICJ submits recommendations to interim Legislature-Parliament on disappearance bill
The ICJ today submitted a letter to the Speaker of the interim Legislature-Parliament of Nepal setting out 23 recommendations related to the bill.
The bill provides for the amendment of the Civil Code to include a chapter on disappearance, abduction and hostage taking.
Nepal-disappearances-non-judicial submission-2007-eng (full text in English, PDF)
Nepal-disappearances-non-judicial submission-2007-nep (full text in Nepali, PDF)
Eminent jurists conclude mission on Canada’s counter-terrorism measures
Two members of the ICJ Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, an independent group of eight experts appointed by the ICJ in 2005, ended their visit to Canada today.
Eminent jurists to hold hearings on Canada’s counter-terrorism measures
The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights is holding hearings in Toronto and Ottawa to assess the impact on human rights of Canada’s counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices.
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