Pakistan – ICJ concerned over suspension of Chief Justice Chaudry and the use of force against protesting lawyers
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a press release in which the ICJ expresses its serious concerns about the unconstitutional suspension of the Chief Justice by the Government of Pakistan. The ICJ calls on the Government to act urgently to demonstrate its commitment to the independence of judges and lawyers by […]
Iran: ICJ calls for the stop of the persecution and the harassment of human rights defenders and lawyers
The present document concerns a press release of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in which calls on the Iranian authorities to put an immediate end to the persecution and harassment of Mrs Abdolfattah Soltani and Nasser Zarafchan, two human rights lawyers. The ICJ calls the Iranian authorities to conform to its international human rights obligations and […]
Iran: ICJ calls for the stop of the persecution and the harassment of human rights defenders and lawyers
The present document concerns a press release of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in which calls on the Iranian authorities to put an immediate end to the persecution and harassment of Mrs Abdolfattah Soltani and Nasser Zarafchan, two human rights lawyers. The ICJ calls the Iranian authorities to conform to its international human rights obligations and […]
International Principles on the Independence and Accountability of Judges, Laswyers and Prosecutors
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a guide on the International Principles on the Independence and Accountability of Judges, Laswyers and Prosecutors. The aim of the guide is to provide legal practitioners and policy-makers with detailed and practical references on international standards on the independence of the judicial system. Part […]
International Principles on the Independence and Accountability of Judges, Laswyers and Prosecutors
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a guide on the International Principles on the Independence and Accountability of Judges, Laswyers and Prosecutors. The aim of the guide is to provide legal practitioners and policy-makers with detailed and practical references on international standards on the independence of the judicial system. Part […]
Malaysia: ICJ calls on government of Malaysia to ensure protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a letter to the prime minister of Malaysia. The ICJ urges that the Government ensure the protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar. The ICJ also calls on the Government to ensure an effective and impartial investigation into the threat made to the life of […]
Malaysia: ICJ calls on government of Malaysia to ensure protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a letter to the prime minister of Malaysia. The ICJ urges that the Government ensure the protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar. The ICJ also calls on the Government to ensure an effective and impartial investigation into the threat made to the life of […]
Ethiopia: ICJ calls for immediate and unconditional release of lawyer Behane Mogese
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a press release in which the ICJ expresses concern at the continuing detention of lawyer Behane Mogese and calls for his immediate and unconditional release in Ethiopia. The ICJ states that the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers state very clearly that lawyers are […]
Ethiopia: ICJ calls for immediate and unconditional release of lawyer Behane Mogese
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a press release in which the ICJ expresses concern at the continuing detention of lawyer Behane Mogese and calls for his immediate and unconditional release in Ethiopia. The ICJ states that the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers state very clearly that lawyers are […]
Attacks on justice – Nepal
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) elaborates on the law and practice of the legal profession on Nepal. The ICJ states that lawyers representing detainees are frequently denied access to information regarding the charges faced by their clients and may not consult with their clients in privacy so as to provide effective […]
Attacks on justice – Nepal
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) elaborates on the law and practice of the legal profession on Nepal. The ICJ states that lawyers representing detainees are frequently denied access to information regarding the charges faced by their clients and may not consult with their clients in privacy so as to provide effective […]
Zimbabwe: law society officials detained and harassed
In the present document the ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers is deeply concerned about the harassment of Sternford Moyo, the President of the Law Society Zimbabwe and Wilbert Mapombere, Executive Secretary of the Law Society. The ICJ requests the Minister of Justice to contact the government of Zimbabwe and urge that the […]
Zimbabwe: law society officials detained and harassed
In the present document the ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers is deeply concerned about the harassment of Sternford Moyo, the President of the Law Society Zimbabwe and Wilbert Mapombere, Executive Secretary of the Law Society. The ICJ requests the Minister of Justice to contact the government of Zimbabwe and urge that the […]
Attacks on justice – Lebanon
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) elaborates on the situation of the judiciary, executive branch and access to lawyers in Lebanon. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source for the right to legal aid.
Attacks on justice – Lebanon
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) elaborates on the situation of the judiciary, executive branch and access to lawyers in Lebanon. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source for the right to legal aid.
Attacks on justice – Gibraltar
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the state of justice in Gibraltar. The ICJ concludes that although individuals enjoy the right to a fair trial before a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law, and in accordance with the principle of equality before the law and the presumption of […]
