Attacks on justice – Azerbaijan
The present report of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) elaborates on the position of jurists in Azerbaijan. ICJ is concerned of the independence of judges. A new Law on Advocates preserved the monopoly of the Collegium of Advocates in criminal cases. The ICJ states that the Collegium’s monopoly on defending criminal cases deprives defendants of the […]
Attacks on justice – Ivory Coast
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the position of jurists and lawyers in the Ivory Coast since the enactment of the new Constitution of 2000. According to the ICJ police frequently restrict the access of lawyers to some prisoners, although the practice is prohibited by law, especially in case of political […]
Attacks on justice – Ivory Coast
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the position of jurists and lawyers in the Ivory Coast since the enactment of the new Constitution of 2000. According to the ICJ police frequently restrict the access of lawyers to some prisoners, although the practice is prohibited by law, especially in case of political […]
Attacks on justice – China
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the situation of the judiciary in China. The ICJ states thatlLawyers cannot function independently in China as the Ministry of Justice has significant control over lawyers, law firms and bar associations and it does not comply with the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Attacks on justice – China
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the situation of the judiciary in China. The ICJ states thatlLawyers cannot function independently in China as the Ministry of Justice has significant control over lawyers, law firms and bar associations and it does not comply with the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Attacks on justice – Malaysia
In the present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), the ICJ states that the Malaysian judiciary, although it generally acts independently, was widely seen to be complicit in political prosecutions by the government, particularly in the trial of former Deputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim. The ICJ states that it is a basic duty […]
Attacks on justice – Malaysia
In the present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), the ICJ states that the Malaysian judiciary, although it generally acts independently, was widely seen to be complicit in political prosecutions by the government, particularly in the trial of former Deputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim. The ICJ states that it is a basic duty […]
Attacks on justice – Sudan
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the Sudanese judiciary since the enactment of the new Constitution which states that the judiciary shall be independent. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the right to participate in the discussion of matters concerning the law, the […]
Attacks on justice – Sudan
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the Sudanese judiciary since the enactment of the new Constitution which states that the judiciary shall be independent. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the right to participate in the discussion of matters concerning the law, the […]
Attacks on justice – India
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists elaborates on the justice system in India. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of rights to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly.
Attacks on justice – India
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists elaborates on the justice system in India. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of rights to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly.
Egypt: jurists call for restoration of bar associations in Egypt
In this press release the Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers (CIJL), a component of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), reports that there has been a marked deterioration in the professional situation of lawyers in Egypt. Reference is made to several violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Egypt: jurists call for restoration of bar associations in Egypt
In this press release the Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers (CIJL), a component of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), reports that there has been a marked deterioration in the professional situation of lawyers in Egypt. Reference is made to several violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Kenya: to send observer to trial of lawyer, Mr Nowrojee
In the present document the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) announces that it will send a leading African lawyer to observe the trial in Kenya against lawyer. Mr Nowrojee is charged with contempt of court for protesting court delays in the case of the widow of the slain Bishop Alexander Muge. ICJ Secretary-General Adama Dieng stated […]
Kenya: to send observer to trial of lawyer, Mr Nowrojee
In the present document the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) announces that it will send a leading African lawyer to observe the trial in Kenya against lawyer. Mr Nowrojee is charged with contempt of court for protesting court delays in the case of the widow of the slain Bishop Alexander Muge. ICJ Secretary-General Adama Dieng stated […]
