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, […]
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 […]
Summary prepared by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, in accordance with paragraph 15(c) of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1
The present report is a summary of 17 stakeholders’ submissions1 to the universal periodic review. The High Commissioner refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of administration of justice, including impunity, and the rule of law.
Summary prepared by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, in accordance with paragraph 15(c) of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1
The present report is a summary of 17 stakeholders’ submissions1 to the universal periodic review. The High Commissioner refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of administration of justice, including impunity, and the rule of law.
“Walking on Thin Ice”: control, intimidation and harassment of lawyers in China
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) concerns the development of an independent legal profession in China. HRW concludes that China still lacks many guarantees in law and practice for this development. HRW states that The independence of lawyers is a fundamental principle of international law. Lawyers play a key role in the administration of […]
“Walking on Thin Ice”: control, intimidation and harassment of lawyers in China
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) concerns the development of an independent legal profession in China. HRW concludes that China still lacks many guarantees in law and practice for this development. HRW states that The independence of lawyers is a fundamental principle of international law. Lawyers play a key role in the administration of […]
Mauritania: the case of the “Islamists”: torture in the name of the fight against terrorism
The present report of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) concerns the result of a factfinding mission to Mauritania because of the judicial situation of the 21 “Islamists” who had been in provisional detention for several months. . The objective of the mission was to examine the administration of justice, with particular regard to […]
Mauritania: the case of the “Islamists”: torture in the name of the fight against terrorism
The present report of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) concerns the result of a factfinding mission to Mauritania because of the judicial situation of the 21 “Islamists” who had been in provisional detention for several months. . The objective of the mission was to examine the administration of justice, with particular regard to […]
Civil and political rights, including the questions of independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report supplements the main report and the mission reports presented by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to the Commission on Human Rights. It aims at reflecting specific situations alleged to be affecting the independence of the judiciary or at violating rights to a fair trial in 52 countries […]
Civil and political rights, including the questions of independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report supplements the main report and the mission reports presented by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to the Commission on Human Rights. It aims at reflecting specific situations alleged to be affecting the independence of the judiciary or at violating rights to a fair trial in 52 countries […]
The Administration of Justice in Refugee Camps: A study of Practice
The present paper of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees addresses the issue of how disputes and justice matters are resolved in the context of refugee camps, with the ultimate aim of contributing towards a better understanding of this topic and better strategies for a more equitable administration of justice, particularly in light of ongoing […]
The Administration of Justice in Refugee Camps: A study of Practice
The present paper of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees addresses the issue of how disputes and justice matters are resolved in the context of refugee camps, with the ultimate aim of contributing towards a better understanding of this topic and better strategies for a more equitable administration of justice, particularly in light of ongoing […]
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
This report reflects on the issue of the administration of justice through military tribunals submitted by the Special Rapporteur of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, Emmanuel Decaux. The Special Rapporteur refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of detention conditions.
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
This report reflects on the issue of the administration of justice through military tribunals submitted by the Special Rapporteur of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, Emmanuel Decaux. The Special Rapporteur refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of detention conditions.
