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August 2008
25th ICJ E-Bulletin on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights
June 2008
24th ICJ E-Bulletin on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights
April 2008
23rd ICJ E-Bulletin on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights
March 2008
22nd ICJ E-Bulletin on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights
November 2007
20th ICJ E-Bulletin on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights
7 August 2008
Mauritania: Leaders of military coup must immediately restore rule of law
25 July 2008
UN Rights Chief: Pillay's nomination must boost UN efforts to protect human rights, including in times of conflict, and tackle impunity
July 2008
ICJ Canada Annual Meeting Commemorates Double Anniversary
14 July 2008
Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition: Call for Judges
13 June 2008
Financial Assistance for the ICJ World Congress 2008
2 June 2008
ICJ calls on Iranian authorities to cease harassment of Baha'i faith leaders
2 June 2008
UN Human Rights Council: States should strengthen judicial independence, develop a legal framework for businesses on human rights and tackle the crisis in Zimbabwe, Tibet and Myanmar
16 May 2008
Universal Periodic Review of Sri Lanka: The Government must strengthen the justice system and agree to re-establish the international monitoring presence
9 May 2008
Universal Periodic Review of Pakistan: ICJ urges the Government of Pakistan to address the consequences of the rule of law crisis as part of the gradual transition to democracy
17 April 2008
Universal Periodic Review of Poland: ICJ urges complete response to questions on secret detentions and on renditions of terrorism suspects
20 March 2008
International Commission of Jurists : World Congress 2008 ~ December 2 & 3, 2008, Geneva
18 March 2008
ICJ urges Chinese Government to Permit Peaceful Protest in Tibet and Calls for International Investigation into Reported Human Rights Violations
12 March 2008
ICJ WARNS ZIMBABWE AGAINST INTERFERING WITH THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN ZIMBABWE
12 March 2008
Thailand: ICJ urges United Nations to remain vigilant in disappeared lawyer case
6 March 2008
THE ICJ CONCLUDES A SECOND HIGH LEVEL MISSION TO THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES AND ISRAEL
6 March 2008
Paul Fraser Appointed BC Conflict of Interest Commissioner
19 February 2008
The ICJ Calls for Urgent Action to Strengthen Rule of Law
28 January 2008
January e-bulletin on counter-terrorism and human rights
28 January 2008
6th Special Session of the Human Rights Council: Council demands that Israel lift the siege on Gaza, but fails to uphold the responsibility of all parties to observe international law
24 January 2008
ICJ Canada Annual Meeting in Quebec City
The 2008 ICJ Canada Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, August 18, from 3:00 to 5:30 in Room 202 at the Convention Centre in Quebec City. This meeting marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Canadian Section of the International Commission of Jurists as Canada’s first human rights NGO focused on promoting and maintaining the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary on a global level. The meeting will include commemoration of ICJ Canada’s anniversary, as well as the address of the 2008 Tarnopolsky recipient, and the regular business meeting. Details of the meeting will be announced in the June Newsletter and on the web site.
18 January 2008
International Project Announcement
ICJ Canada has been approached to send a judge to Ethiopia in the near future to work on a CIDA- sponsored study on judicial independence and accountability. The project requires the judge to spend three to four consecutive weeks in Ethiopia. If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact the Honourable Michele Rivet at mrivet@judex.qc.ca or Pat Whiting at patw@cba.org before January 25 for more information.
15 December 2007
Resumed 6th Session of the Human Rights Council: Council fails to take resolute action on Sudan/Darfur, Myanmar and Pakistan, despite long-awaited substantive debate.
23 November 2007
Hina Jilani Solidarity Statement from Pakistan
30 November 2007
Pakistan: Promise to lift state of emergency hollow unless attacks on rule of law and independent judiciary reversed
20 November 2007
ICJ Commissioner Asma Jahangir was released from house arrest on Friday
12 November 2007
Appeal for support to lawyers and judges in Pakistan
12 November 2007
ICJ Canada Condemns the Suspension of the Constitution and the Rule of Law in Pakistan.
5 November 2007
CBA Condemns Arrests of Lawyers in Pakistan and Calls for Return to Rule of Law
4 November 2007
Pakistan - Suspension of constitution grave blow to rule of law. President urged to end attack on independence of judges and lawyers
28 October 2007
Sudan: New report shows courts & investigations fail to bring justice to victims in Dafur. ICJ calls for urgent legal and structural reforms and demonstration of political will.
11 October 2007
Annual Lunch Honours Walter S. Tarnopolsky and Tarnopolsky Award Recipient
24 September 2007
September E-Bulletin on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights
13 August from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Annual General Meeting
The 2007 ICJ Canada Annual Meeting will be held in Calgary on Monday, August 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Telus Convention Centre in Glen 202. The meeting will include an address by the 2007 recipient of the Tarnopolsky Award and will be followed by a reception once again generously sponsored by Fraser Milner Casgrain.
13 July 2007
Thailand: ICJ recommends Thai Government withdraw internal security bill
2 July 2007
International panel on counter-terrorism and human rights holds European Union public hearing in Brussels
15 June 2007
Nepal: Supreme Court orders action on "disappearances" Government Should Take Immediate Steps to End Impunity
11 June 2007
UN Human Rights Council: ICJ calls on states to turn to protection of human rights worldwide after year-long attempts to weaken Council
15 June 2007
Nepal: Supreme Court orders action on "disappearances" Government Should Take Immediate Steps to End Impunity
11 June 2007
ZIMBABWE: ICJ CONCLUDES HIGH-LEVEL MISSION TO INQUIRE INTO RECENT ARRESTS, DETENTION AND BEATINGS OF LAWYERS.
07 June 2007
Russian Federation: end harassment of leading human rights lawyer
05 June 2007
Zimbabwe: ICJ begins high-level mission to inquire into recent arrests and detention of lawyers
04 June 2007
The ICJ published today the 17th edition of it E-Bulletin on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights.
04 June 2007
Eminent jurists hold sub-regional hearing on counter-terrorism measures in the Middle East
23 May 2007
SYRIA - ICJ CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELASE OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
04 May 2007
Human Rights Defenders from Sri Lanka and Burundi share 2007 Martin Ennals Award
28 April 2007
European Union-United States Summit: Set clear plan of action to close Guantanamo
27 April 2007
Eminent jurists conclude mission on Canada's counter-terrorism measures
23 April 2007
Sri Lanka: ICJ inquest observer finds flaws in investigation into killing of ACF aid workers
19 April 2007
Pakistan: ICJ begins mission to assess developments related to reference against Chief Justice Chaudry
20 March 2007
National protection mechanisms in Sri Lanka insufficient: International human rights field operation can create space for local mechanisms and help to protect civilians
14 March 2007
ICJ concerned over suspension of Chief Justice Chaudhry and the use of force against protesting lawyers
12 March 2007
ICJ marks the three-year anniversary of the disappearance of prominent Muslim lawyer
9 March 2007
Sri Lanka: ICJ calls for justice as inquest into killing of 17 aid workers concludes
3 March 2007
UGANDA: ICJ concerned over attempted intimidation of judges and arbitrary detention of defendants released on bail
26 February 2007
Eminent jurists begin probe into counter-terrorism laws in South Asia
26 February 2007
Current updates on the Eminent Jurists Panel hearings in Toronto and Ottawa
23 February 2007
Eminent Jurists Panel to Hearings in Toronto and Ottawa the week of April 23
19 February 2007
ICJ Calls For The Stop Of The Persecution And Harassment Of Human Rights Defenders And Lawyers
19 February 2007
ICJ Calls On Saudi Authorities To Cease Harassment Of Human Rights Lawyers And Defenders
05 February 2007
ICJ calls on Russian authorities to cease harassment of ICJ Commissioner and other defence lawyers of Mikhail Khodorkovsky
01 February 2007
Russia: Leading jurists assess counter-terrorism measures and protection of human rights
25 January 2007
ICJ urges Thailand to ratify Convention against Enforced Disappearances
24 January 2007
Nepal - ICJ welcomes NHRC as constitutional body: Raises concerns regarding independence of appointments process
24 January 2007
ICJ urges Sri Lanka to ratify Convention against Enforced Disappearances
1 January 2007
Thailand: ICJ condemns New Year's Eve bomb attacks in Bangkok
5 December 2006
ICJ Position Paper on the Complaint Procedure in the Human Rights Council
4 December 2006
International Panel Holds Hearing on South East Asia
21 November 2006
ICJ begins observation of inquest proceedings into the deaths of 17 ACF aid workers in Sri Lanka
14 November 2006
Third Committee of The General Assembly of the United Nations adopts Convention On Enforced Disappearances: A Historical Moment In The Promotion And Protection Of Human Rights
3 November 2006
ICJ mission to Nepal urges human rights measures to ensure stability
24 August 2006
ICJ calls on Government of Malaysia to ensure protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwa
16 August 2006
ICJ launches Expert Legal Inquiry into Violations of International Humanitarian Law in the armed conflict in Lebanon
15 August 2006
Philippines: ICJ welcomes draft bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
31 July 2006
Russian Federation: Tax order threatens leading human rights organization
27 July 2006
Bahrain: ICJ urges King not to promulgate new counter-terrorism law
26 July 2006
The Eminent Jurists Panel in CanadaICJ Eminent Jurists Panel Will Hold Hearings in Canada in September.
4 July 2006
Eminent Jurists begin hearings on counter-terrorism laws, Practices and Policies in the Maghreb
29 June 2006
USA: Supreme Court Hamdan ruling on military commissions should pave way to closure of Guantanamo Bay
29 June 2006
Human Rights Council Adopts Convention Against Enforced Disappearances: A Vital Step Against This Crime
15 June 2006
Zibabwe : Human Rights Organisations to observe "Voice of the People" Radio trial
19 May 2006
Israel/Occupied Territories: fight against terrorism used to split families and violate right to family life
16 April 2006
Expert Legal Panel begins work on Corporate Accountability for International Crimes
26 April 2006
2006 Annual Meeting of ICJ Canada in St. John's
19 April 2006
LEBANON: ICJ welcomes decision of Military Court of Cassation to drop charges against Dr Mugraby
19 April 2006
Eminent Jurists Seek To Identify Lessons From Northern Ireland
5 April 2006
Nepal: ICJ calls for immediate release of lawyers and lifting of ban on public gatherings
5 April 2006
EGYPT: Immunity Of Judges Critical Of Vote Rigging Lifted
22 March 2006
ETHIOPIA: ICJ calls for immediate and unconditional release of Lawyer Behane
March 16, 2006
ICJ observes trial of Singapore opposition leader charged with contempt of court
February 28, 2006
Maher Arar Inquiry Submissions by Ron Atkey, Ontario V-P for ICJ Canada
February 16, 2006
TIBET: ICJ Canada responds to Foreign Affairs Canada
February 9, 2006
ZIMBABWE: ICJ expresses concern about the arrest and charge of persons connected with the Voice of the People Radio
February
ICJ Canada voices concern over reports of ongoing telephone surveillance of American citizens without warrant.
February 1, 2006
First hearing of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights to be held in Colombia
January 20, 2006
NEPAL: Mass Arrests of Civil Society Advocates Spark Fear of Violence
January 12, 2006
ICJ calls on Thai Government to launch a full investigation in aftermath of the conviction of a Thai police officer in the disappearance of a human rights lawyer
January 10, 2006
ICJ urges Government of Cambodia to drop criminal defamation charges against human rights defenders
January 6, 2006
TIBET: Letter from DFAIT to ICJ Canada
December 19, 2005
UGANDA: ICJ observes trials of opposition leader
December 8, 2005
ICJ welcomes ban on use of torture evidence
December 7, 2005
Joint AI-ICJ-HRW Press Release: Reject Attempts to Legitimize No-Torture Promises
November 28, 2005
ICJ Canada's concern over the recent invasion of the Ugandan High Court by military personnel
November 25, 2005
Canada has ratified, on November 25 2005, the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. This UN treaty is considered the most significant international legal instrument relating specifically to the death penalty.
November 11, 2005
ICJ International launches newsletter - see page 3 for Justice Ian Binnie's article 'Counter-terrorism and the role of judges'.
October 21, 2005
Iraq - ICJ condemns murder of lawyer in Saddam's trial and calls for effective protection measures
October 18, 2005
Maldives: Human rights defender Jennifer Latheef should be released immediately and unconditionally
October 18, 2005
ICJ launches Panel on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights
October 3, 2005
Fear of escalating human rights violations as political turmoil increases
September 28, 2005
ICJ begins high-level mission to Nepal to assess the rule of law
September 21, 2005
Tunisia and the World Summit on the Information Society: lack of respect for the right to freedom of opinion and expression
September 16, 2005
Proposed UK anti-terror law raises serious concern
September 14, 2005
ICJ calls on UN member states to salvage wreckage of human rights promise
September 06, 2005
Egypt court decision on independent monitoring bypassed by Presidential Election Commission
August 29, 2005
Reforming the Human Rights System: A Chance for the United nations to Fulfill Its Promise - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) response
September 1, 2005
ICJ to observe trial of opposition leader in the Maldives
August 24, 2005
Zimbabwe - Proposed constitutional reforms latest blow to the rule of law
August 16, 2005
ICJ Canada Protests Arrest of Iranian Human Rights Lawyer
August 9, 2005
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : Legal Officer for Africa
August 4, 2005
In its June 2005 E-Bulletin on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights, the International Commission of Jurists noted the concerns of the UN Committee Against Torture regarding Canadian authorities' recourse to immigration procedures as a means of dealing with suspected terrorists when expulsion may involve the risk of torture. The Committee also expressed concerns about the blanket exclusion of terror suspects from the process of assessing their refugee claim and about the failure of the Supreme Court of Canada to recognize the absolute nature of the prohibition against torture.
August 2, 2005
ICJ opposes use of law to silence peaceful critics in Nepal
July 25, 2005
Egypt: the International Commission of Jurists condemns the bomb attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh
July 13, 2005
ICJ Canada Backs UN Reform
July 11, 2005
Maldives: Ban on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights should be lifted immediately
July 7, 2005
Vacancy Announcement - Legal Officer for Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
July 2, 2005
ICJ is seeking two interns for its "Global Security and Rule of Law" programme
June 30, 2005
ICJ joins NGO Coalition for an Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
June 28, 2005
ICJ's position paper on the United Nations human rights reform
June 24, 2005
The ICJ released today the 6th edition of its E-Bulletin on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights
June 15, 2005
International complaint launched against Global Solutions Ltd over Australian Immigration Detention Centres
May 30, 2005
ICJ Urges States to Finance UN High Commissioner's Vision for Upgraded Rights Office
May 16, 2005
ICJ calls on the Government of Nepal to respect Supreme Court orders and release illegally detained student leaders
May 6, 2005
Government of Nepal continues to defy Supreme Court orders:The ICJ calls for immediate release of student leader
April 22, 2005
Final Report on 2005 UN Commission on Human Rights: Erratic Political Will Despite Rhetoric for Change
April 19, 2005
Russian Federation - ICJ Concerned Over Conviction of Lawyer
March 29, 2005
Speaking Notes for the use of Honourable Ronald G. Atkey, P.C., Q.C. at the dinner honouring the Honourable Justice Rosie Silberman Abella and the Honourable Justice Louise Charron to celebrate their appointments to the Supreme Court of Canada
April 15, 2005
U.N. - Monitor Needed to Protect Rights in Counter terrorism
April 12, 2005
2nd Information Note on the 61st Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights
April 7, 2005
ICJ High Level Mission Calls for an Independent Judiciary in Kenya
March 31, 2005
Letter to Prime Minister Martin - Tibetan human rights crisis and Canada's prospective role in facilitating negotiations.
March 28, 2005
ICJ Report on the abandonment of the Rule of Law in Nepal
March 18, 2005
ICJ Priorities at the Commission on Human Rights
March 11, 2005
JUSTICE invites ICJ Network Members to a conference on Cross Border Crime to be convened in London, U.K., on Friday, April 15., 2005.
March 01, 2005
The January 2005 Newsletter is now available in both html and PDF versions.
February 11, 2005
Human rights defenders detained in Nepal: The ICJ calls for their immediate release
February 3, 2005
ICJ issues appeal on behalf of the detained former President of the Nepal Bar Association
January 28, 2005
Brochure for 'Judging: Evolving Roles and Changing Expectations'
/ A Symposium Honouring The Honourable Constance R. Glube, Saturday, April
2, 2005, Dalhousie Law School.
January 19, 2005
ICJ calls upon UK to repeal the law that allows for the indefinite administrative detention without trial of suspected terrorists
January 18, 2005
Correspondence - Rule of Law in Moldova
December 23, 2004
Correspondence Compilation - Human Rights Crisis in Nepal
December 17,2004
New Council Members Emeritus Category Established.
December 17, 2004
The Honourable Rosalie Abella was the 2004 Recipient of the Walter S. Tarnopolsky Award.
December 10, 2004
Report on ICJ Conference in Berlin by the Honourable Ian Binnie
November 30, 2004
ICJ Report on Moldovan Justice System notes serious rule of law shortcomings that need to be addressed
November 26, 2004
2005 Annual Meeting in Vancouver.
November 6, 2004
Draft Minutes of ICJ Canada 2004 Annual Meeting in Winnipeg
October 14, 2004
Correspondence to Hon. Anne McLellan, M.P., P.C., Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Re: ICJ Canada President Ed Ratushny endorses law professors' open letter of concern about Security Certificates.
This letter was endorsed by over 40 Canadian law professors. It was published in the Globe & Mail on October 14, 2004.
October 6, 2004
ICJ, Amnesty and Human Rights Watch urge Tamil Tigers to end killings and recruitment of child soldiers.
August 19, 2004
ICJ adopts The Berlin Declaration on Upholding Human Rights and The Rule of Law in Combating Territories at its Biennial Meeting on August 19, 2004
July 30, 2004
The July 2004 Newsletter is now available in both html and PDF versions. This issue features our International Projects, with an extensive update on the current Project, profiles of the Director and Deputy Director, and lots of photographs. Of particular interest are reports from three ICJ judges who share their experience and impressions of working with the Projects. Also included are the announcement of Judge Michèle Rivet's appointment as ICJ Commissioner; reports of local ICJ meetings across Canada, and information on the August Annual Meeting, as well as news of our members.
July 29, 2004
The ICJ's Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers (ICJ/CIJL) said today that the trial of Syrian lawyer and human rights activist Akhtam Naisse is deeply flawed.
July 22, 2004
Iran delays visit by U.N. rights team
July 22, 2004
Correspondence to Hon. Pierre Pettigrew, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Re: Iran - Kazemi Murder Trial
July 21, 2004
Correspondence to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Re: Iran - Kazemi Murder Trial
June 30, 2004
ICJ Press Release and Comment with regard to the decision of the Israeli Supreme Court with regard to the Separation Barrier in the Occupied Territories
June 22, 2004
The ICJ's Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers condemns the arbitrary arrest and detention of a human rights lawyer in Sudan and urges the Government to either bring charges or release him.
June 11, 2004
In a letter addressed to President Putin, the Centre for the Independence of Judges and Layers of the ICJ (ICJ/CIJL) condemned the confiscation of documents of two of Yukos' lawyers and the potential disbarment of one them. The ICJ/CIJL urged the Russian Government to ensure that disbarment proceedings are terminated and to allow lawyers to discharge their professional duties.
June 3, 2004
ICJ CANADA RECEIVES RESPONSE FROM FOREIGN MINISTER BILL GRAHAM WITH REGARD TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN NEPAL.
May 28, 2004
Request for former prosecutors and judges to serve in Sarejevo, Bosnia
May 04, 2004
ICJ Calls On Donor Community And Nepali Government To Turn Promises Into Urgent Human Rights Change.
On the eve of the Nepal Development Fund in Katmandu, the International Commission of Jurists today urged the Government of Nepal to turn public human rights commitments it proudly made over the last month into practical action.
April 21, 2004
ICJ Press Release:
Turkey: Guilty Verdict for Jailed Former Parliamentarians is a Setback for the Rule of Law
April 21, 2004
ICJ Expresses Deep Concern Over The Reported Arrest Of Up To Several Hundred Lawyers During A Peaceful Demonstration Organized By The Nepal Bar Association In Katmandu.
April 19, 2004
ICJ Canada Expresses Deep Concern Over the Recent Arbitrary Arrest and Detention of Five (5) Sudanese Lawyers
April 1, 2004
Sudan: Five Lawyers in Incommunicado Detention
March 30, 2004
Zimbabwe: Judicial Rulings Must Be Respected
March 16, 2004
ICJ Canada Expresses Deep Concern Over Continuing Harassment By Syrian Authorities Of Prominent Syrian Human Rights Lawyer
March 4, 2004
Syria: CIJL Alert
March 4, 2004
Sudan: Arbitrary Arrest and Incommunicado Detention of Human Rights Lawyer
March 1, 2004
ICJ Canada expresses concern with Nepal - Human Rights and Administration of Justice: Obligations Unfulfilled
February 18, 2004
ICJ Canada correspondence regarding the Supreme Court of USA and VP Cheney
January 14, 2004
ICJ letter of concern and report concerning the Turkish trial of several former Kurdish parliamentarians
January 2, 2004
The latest ICJ Canada Newsletter is now available on line. This issue focuses on a few of our many distinguished female members, including the Hon. Claire L'Heureux-Dubé, the Hon. Bertha Wilson, the Hon. Rosalie Abella, and Georgette Gagnon, who have recently won prizes for their outstanding contributions to the fields of law and human rights. It also features a tribute to the late Hon. Kenneth M. Lysyk by his friend and colleague, the Hon. Barry Strayer. Also included are a report on the Annual Meeting in Montreal and an update on our Project to Support the Independence of the Judiciary in the Southeast Adriatic Region.