International Commission of Jurists
The International Rule of Law Symposium: a plan for action

The International Rule of Law Symposium: a plan for action

Sep 25, 2006 | Events

The International Bar Association, in conjunction with the American Bar Association, held a symposium: ‘The Rule of Law – A Plan For Action’ on 16-17 September 2006 in Chicago.

Mary Robinson (photo), ICJ Commissioner and Member of the ICJ Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights, gave a speech.

This symposium gave the opportunity to bar leaders and lawyers from all over the world to discuss the issue of the Rule of Law.

For more information, consult: http://www.rolsymposium.org

Please find below a copy of the speech:

Speech Mary Robinson-Events-2006 (full text, PDF)

Eminent Jurists Panel concludes US hearings

Eminent Jurists Panel concludes US hearings

Sep 14, 2006 | News

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, concluded its visit to Washington, D.C., today.

The panel is an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to conduct a global inquiry on the impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures on the rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law. The US hearing was the 7th hearing following visits to Australia, Colombia, East Africa, Britain and Northern Ireland, and North Africa.

USA-Panel concludes hearing-Press releases-2006 (full text, PDF)

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