Colombia: Despite challenges, constitutional court’s jurisprudence upholds the right to health of Venezuelans in Colombia
The ICJ launched today its latest report titled “Constitutional protection in practice: Venezuelan Nationals’ right to health in the Colombian Constitutional Court’s jurisprudence”. The report examines the Constitutional Court’s jurisprudence on the right to health of...
Myanmar: Four years after the military coup, widespread atrocities persist without accountability
As Myanmar enters the fourth year under military rule following the coup d’état on February 1, 2021, widespread and systematic atrocity crimes continue to be perpetrated by the military junta and armed groups across Myanmar with near total impunity, the International...
Türkiye: Authorities must end unlawful proceedings against the Istanbul Bar Association
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) expresses concern over the criminal proceedings initiated against the Istanbul Bar Association, including its President, İbrahim Kaboğlu, and members of its executive board. The ICJ further condemns the detention of Fırat Epözdemir, a member of the executive board, who was arrested upon his return from an advocacy visit to Council of Europe institutions. These actions constitute a direct attack on the independence of the legal profession and the rule of law in Türkiye.
Egypt/Tunisia: Cease Attacks Against Lawyers
Today, on the Day of the Endangered Lawyer, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) once again condemns Egypt’s and Tunisia’s resort to “fake news” and “counter-terrorism” laws to arbitrarily arrest, detain and prosecute lawyers solely for the discharge of their...
EU: Judicial independence in Member States discussed at the European Parliament
On 15 January 2025, the ICJ, in cooperation with MEP Michal Wawrykiewicz and MEP Tineke Strik, hosted the final event of the Rule of Law for Lawyers (ROLL) project at the European Parliament.
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