Nepal – national security laws and human rights implications
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) analyses the national legal framework and practices within which the Nepali security agencies and justice system operate. It examines the compatibility of these provisions with the principles of the rule of law and international human rights standards. The report sets out recommendations for the Government […]
China: arbitrary arrest and detention of lawyer
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a letter to the Chinese President on the 6 June arrest of Mr. Zheng Enchong, a Shanghai-based lawyer, on charges of “illegally obtaining State secrets” for having provided legal assistance to plaintiffs who were displaced by a redevelopment project. ICJ is deeply concerned that […]
China: arbitrary arrest and detention of lawyer
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a letter to the Chinese President on the 6 June arrest of Mr. Zheng Enchong, a Shanghai-based lawyer, on charges of “illegally obtaining State secrets” for having provided legal assistance to plaintiffs who were displaced by a redevelopment project. ICJ is deeply concerned that […]
Kazahkstan: ICJ calls for withdrawal of disbarment proceedings against defence lawyer
The present press release of International Commission Jurists (ICJ) concerns a call to the Kazakhstan authorities that they should withdraw the unfounded and abusive disbarment proceedings against prominent Kazakh defence lawyer. The ICJ recalls that the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers affirm lawyers’ right to freedom of expression and state that, in particular, […]
Kazahkstan: ICJ calls for withdrawal of disbarment proceedings against defence lawyer
The present press release of International Commission Jurists (ICJ) concerns a call to the Kazakhstan authorities that they should withdraw the unfounded and abusive disbarment proceedings against prominent Kazakh defence lawyer. The ICJ recalls that the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers affirm lawyers’ right to freedom of expression and state that, in particular, […]
Russion Federation: ICJ calls for thorough, independent investigation into killing of judge
In the present press release the the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) deplores the killing in Ingushetia of Judge Aza Gazgireeva, Deputy Chief Justice of the regional Supreme Court. The ICJ stresses that international human rights law, including the European Convention on Human Rights, requires the authorities to take measures to protect judges and lawyers who may […]
Russion Federation: ICJ calls for thorough, independent investigation into killing of judge
In the present press release the the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) deplores the killing in Ingushetia of Judge Aza Gazgireeva, Deputy Chief Justice of the regional Supreme Court. The ICJ stresses that international human rights law, including the European Convention on Human Rights, requires the authorities to take measures to protect judges and lawyers who may […]
ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of the third periodic report of Uzbekistan
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a submission of the ICJ to the Human Rights Council on the universal periodic review of Uzbekistan. In this submission, the ICJ points to issues of concern, which it recommends that the Committee highlight in the list of issues on Uzbekistan. The ICJ notes that […]
ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of the third periodic report of Uzbekistan
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a submission of the ICJ to the Human Rights Council on the universal periodic review of Uzbekistan. In this submission, the ICJ points to issues of concern, which it recommends that the Committee highlight in the list of issues on Uzbekistan. The ICJ notes that […]
Thailand – report on the criminal trial and investigation of the enforced disappearance of Somchai Neelapaichit
The present report of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ concerns the criminal trial of five defendants for the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance, on 12 March 2004, of Somchai Neelapaichit, a leading human rights lawyer in Thailand. The ICJ hopes that its analysis of this trial and the investigation process may provide some guidance to […]
Thailand – report on the criminal trial and investigation of the enforced disappearance of Somchai Neelapaichit
The present report of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ concerns the criminal trial of five defendants for the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance, on 12 March 2004, of Somchai Neelapaichit, a leading human rights lawyer in Thailand. The ICJ hopes that its analysis of this trial and the investigation process may provide some guidance to […]
ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of the Russion Federation
In the present document the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) wishes to provide its views to the Human Rights Committee, in advance of the preparation of the list of issues for the Periodic Report of the Russian Federation. This submission focuses on violations of human rights in the context of counter-terrorism and counterextremism laws and […]
ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of the Russion Federation
In the present document the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) wishes to provide its views to the Human Rights Committee, in advance of the preparation of the list of issues for the Periodic Report of the Russian Federation. This submission focuses on violations of human rights in the context of counter-terrorism and counterextremism laws and […]
Trial observation manual for cirminal proceedings
The present document concerns a manual of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) on the right to a fair trial. This Practitioners Guide provides a systematic overview of the international norms and standards relating to fair trial and due process in the criminal domain. The ICJ states that the right to be tried for a criminal offence […]
Trial observation manual for cirminal proceedings
The present document concerns a manual of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) on the right to a fair trial. This Practitioners Guide provides a systematic overview of the international norms and standards relating to fair trial and due process in the criminal domain. The ICJ states that the right to be tried for a criminal offence […]
ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of the serbia
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns ICJ Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Serbia of the Human Rights Council. In this submission, the ICJ wishes to draw attention of the Human Rights Council’s working group on the UPR (Working Group) and of the Human Rights Council (Council) to several issues of […]
