ICJ report documents access to justice obstacles to protect the environment in Turkey
The ICJ published today a baseline report on the state of access to justice to protect the environment and human rights in Turkey. (more…)
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Belarus: ICJ deplores the continuing reprisals against independent lawyers
Reprisals against independent lawyers in Belarus must end, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today. The ICJ calls on the Bar Association of Belarus, the Bar Association of Minsk, and the Ministry of Justice to cease the practice of the use of “re-certification” procedures, disciplinary proceedings, and disbarments as an effective means of reprisals […]
Libya: Supreme Judicial Council’s reshuffling threatens the rule of law
The House of Representatives (HoR) must revoke Law No. 11 of 2021 modifying the Supreme Judicial Council’s (SJC) membership, and must stop interfering with the independence of the Libyan judiciary, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today. (more…)
Ukraine: Political interference with judicial independence must end
Today, the ICJ called for the end of political interference with judicial independence in Ukraine during an interactive dialogue before the UN Human Rights Council after the update by the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in the country. (more…)
Tunisia: international community must urge re-establishment of constitutional order
President Saied’s continued attacks on the separation of powers and the 2014 constitution should receive international condemnation, said the ICJ today. (more…)
Turkey: Council of Europe triggers infringement process against Turkey for failure to free Osman Kavala
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers decision notifying Turkey it will start infringement proceedings over its failure to comply with the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) order to free the jailed human rights defender Osman Kavala is a welcome step, Human Rights Watch, the International Commission of Jurists, and the Turkey Litigation Support […]