United Arab Emirates: ICJ condemns blatant disregard of the right to a fair and public trial | CIJL-ICJ
The ICJ today condemned the blatant disregard by the UAE of the right to a fair and public trial, after … Read more
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ICJ to assess independence of judiciary in Uruguay | CIJL-ICJ
The ICJ is undertaking today a five-day mission to Uruguay to gather information concerning recent developments affecting the independence of … Read more
Moldova: more work needed to implement judicial reforms | CIJL-ICJ
Reform of the Moldovan judicial system needs further commitment from parliament, government, the judiciary and judicial bodies, if recent legislative … Read more
Tunisia: the draft Constitution should be amended to meet international standards | CIJL-ICJ
In a new report, the ICJ calls on the authorities, especially the National Constituent Assembly, to elaborate and adopt a … Read more
Nepal: ICJ calls for end to political interference in case of Dekendra Thapa killing | CIJL-ICJ
The Nepali government must ensure that the case of the 2004 killing of journalist Dekendra Thapa can proceed without further … Read more
Sri Lanka: judges around the world condemn impeachment of Chief Justice Dr Shirani Bandaranayake | CIJL-ICJ
Today, senior judges and eminent jurists from around the world joined together, calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to … Read more
From our partner: CIJL Newsletter – N°2
This newsletter informs you on recent activities and ongoing situations related to the work of the Centre for the Independence … Read more
Suriname: unacceptable delays and uncertainty in trial of former President Bouterse and others | CIJL-ICJ
The ICJ today expressed its concern at further delays in the trial of President Desiré Delano Bouterse and 24 others, … Read more
Sri Lanka: appointment of new Chief Justice undermines Rule of Law | CIJL-ICJ
The appointment of former Attorney General Mohan Peiris as Sri Lanka’s new Chief Justice raises serious concerns about the future … Read more
ICJ condemns impeachment of Sri Lanka’s Chief Justice | CIJL-ICJ
The ICJ condemned the decision of Sri Lanka’s parliament today to impeach the country’s Chief Justice, Shirani Bandaranayake. “Parliament’s impeachment … Read more
Bar Association of Sri Lanka calls for a two-day strike to protest impeachment motion
Like the ICJ, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) issued a statement strongly condemning the impeachment of Chief Justice … Read more
Sri Lanka’s Parliament should reject motion to impeach Chief Justice | CIJL-ICJ
Members of Sri Lanka’s Parliament should reject the impeachment motion to remove Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, that will be put … Read more
Egypt must withdraw draft Constitution and allow for a participatory constitutional reform process | CIJL-ICJ
The ICJ today expresses its grave concern regarding the draft Constitution and the constitutional referendum to be held on 15 … Read more
Dismissal of judges in Honduras: ICJ Statement | CIJL-ICJ
Following recent attacks against the independence of the judiciary in several Central American countries, the ICJ issued today a strong … Read more
Sri Lanka: Chief Justice’s impeachment hearing violates due process | CIJL-ICJ
The impeachment process against Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake ignores international standards and practice, says the ICJ. The ICJ urges the … Read more
Russia: disciplinary measures must not hamper the independence of judges | CIJL-ICJ
In a report published today, the ICJ calls for comprehensive reforms of the disciplinary system for judges in Russia as … Read more
New Constitutional Declaration undermines Rule of Law in Egypt | CIJL-ICJ
The ICJ expressed its grave concerns regarding the new Constitutional Declaration issued by President Mohamed Morsi on 22 November. The … Read more
Impeachment of Sri Lankan Chief Justice: Government must adhere to international standards of due process | CIJL-ICJ
The impeachment process against Sri Lankan Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake must follow international standards of due process says the ICJ. … Read more
Sri Lanka: new ICJ report documents ‘Crisis of Impunity’ | CIJL-ICJ
The Sri Lankan government must immediately cease its assault on the independence of the judiciary, the ICJ said in a … Read more
Kazakhstan: disciplinary action against judge Zhumasheva is an attack on judicial independence | CIJL-ICJ
The ICJ today expressed its concern at disciplinary sanctions and threats of criminal prosecution against Judge Aliya Zhumasheva of the … Read more