The ICJ condemns the United States for pressing states to sign bilateral agreements which would preclude them from transferring US nationals to the International Criminal Court (ICC). (more…)
The ICJ urges the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights to dedicate efforts towards the realization of economic, social and cultural rights through an Optional Protocol the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. (more…)
In accordance with international law, the ICJ urges the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights to further press for the regulation or prohibition of military courts as essential for the proper administration of justice, right to fair trial and eradication of impunity. (more…)
The ICJ applauded the decision yesterday by the United Nations Economic and Social Council to adopt a treaty aimed at preventing torture. Its adoption has been a strong priority for the ICJ. (more…)
The ICJ is greatly alarmed at unprecedented moves by the US to hold the new International Criminal Court (ICC) hostage to threats to veto the extension of the UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia (UNMBIH). (more…)
“Claims that Australian soldiers will be subject to charges brought against them by the International Criminal Court are spurious and without foundation,” said Justice John Dowd, President of ICJ’s Australian Section. (more…)
