The Draft European Convention Against Torture
The ICJ and the Swiss Committee Against Torture advocated for the adoption of a European Convention against Torture. The text is annexed to the recommendations. (more…)
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Torture in South Africa : recent documents
At 1.30 am on 5 February 1982, the body of Dr Neil Aggett, a trades union organizer, was found hanging against the grille of his cell at John Vorster Square police headquarters. (more…)
ICJ Review no. 16 (June 1976)
The purpose of the Review is to focus attention on the problems in regard to which lawyers can make their contribution to society in their respective areas of influence and to provide them with the necessary information and data. (more…)
ICJ Review no. 14 (June 1975)
The purpose of the review is to focus attention on the problems in regard to which lawyers can make their contribution to society in their respective areas of influence and to provide them with the necessary information and data. (more…)
ICJ Review no. 11 (December 1973)
The purpose of the review is to focus attention on the problems in regard to which lawyers can make their contribution to society in their respective areas of influence and to provide them with the necessary information and data. (more…)
ICJ Review no. 6 (April-June 1971)
The ICJ faced a financial crisis in 1970 that threatened the existence of the organisation. As a result the had to appeal to many governments and succeeded in securing new donors. (more…)