The Damascus bar association should support lawyer Mohanad Al-Hassani
In the present document several human rights lawyers express their concern on in relation to the fate of Mr. Al Hassani, a human rights lawyer, President of the Syrian Organization for Human Rights “Swasiya” and member of the Damascus Bar Association for 15 years. The human rights defenders recall the principles concerning the protection of Mr. Al […]
The Damascus bar association should support lawyer Mohanad Al-Hassani
In the present document several human rights lawyers express their concern on in relation to the fate of Mr. Al Hassani, a human rights lawyer, President of the Syrian Organization for Human Rights “Swasiya” and member of the Damascus Bar Association for 15 years. The human rights defenders recall the principles concerning the protection of Mr. Al […]
United Nations Human Rights Council 7th session of the working group on the universal periodic review: submission of the ICJ to the universal periodic review of Kazakhstan
The present report of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a submission of the ICJ of comments to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Kazakhstan. In this submission, the ICJ wishes to draw the attention of the Working Group to issues of judicial independence, restrictions of the right to a fair trial, including the […]
United Nations Human Rights Council 7th session of the working group on the universal periodic review: submission of the ICJ to the universal periodic review of Kazakhstan
The present report of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns a submission of the ICJ of comments to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Kazakhstan. In this submission, the ICJ wishes to draw the attention of the Working Group to issues of judicial independence, restrictions of the right to a fair trial, including the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Campaign letter: Vietnam – Bui Thi Kim Thanh
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of lawyer Bui Thi Kim Thanh. The harassment of Bui Thi Kim Thanh for carrying out peaceful political activities and professional work is a violation of her rights to freedom of expression and association. LRWC states that as a member […]
Campaign letter: Vietnam – Bui Thi Kim Thanh
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of lawyer Bui Thi Kim Thanh. The harassment of Bui Thi Kim Thanh for carrying out peaceful political activities and professional work is a violation of her rights to freedom of expression and association. LRWC states that as a member […]
Campaign letter: Tunisia – Mohamed Abbou
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of Mohamed Abbou, a lawyer working for the protection and respect of human rights in Tunisia who has been himself targeted, persecuted and imprisoned for peacefully exercising his freedoms of expression and his duty to uphold the law. LRWC states […]
Campaign letter: Tunisia – Mohamed Abbou
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) expresses its concerns on the situation of Mohamed Abbou, a lawyer working for the protection and respect of human rights in Tunisia who has been himself targeted, persecuted and imprisoned for peacefully exercising his freedoms of expression and his duty to uphold the law. LRWC states […]
Threats to freedom of expression and assembly in Cambodia
The present report of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) aims to evaluate the state of freedom of expression in Cambodia, paying particular attention to policies and practices which infringe this freedom. This present report does not aim to offer a complete presentation relating to the problems of freedom of expression in Cambodia, but […]
Threats to freedom of expression and assembly in Cambodia
The present report of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) aims to evaluate the state of freedom of expression in Cambodia, paying particular attention to policies and practices which infringe this freedom. This present report does not aim to offer a complete presentation relating to the problems of freedom of expression in Cambodia, but […]
Nepal: scores of lawyers arrested after peaceful demonstration
The present document concerns a letter addressed to the Nepalese authorities. The Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers (CIJL) of the ICJ expressed its worry at the arrest of hundreds of lawyers after a peaceful demonstration. The CIJL urged the Nepalese Government to ensure that lawyers are free to carry out their professional […]
Nepal: scores of lawyers arrested after peaceful demonstration
The present document concerns a letter addressed to the Nepalese authorities. The Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers (CIJL) of the ICJ expressed its worry at the arrest of hundreds of lawyers after a peaceful demonstration. The CIJL urged the Nepalese Government to ensure that lawyers are free to carry out their professional […]
