International Commission of Jurists

Breaking News: Egypt Stands Against Controversial Draft Criminal Procedure Code

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Proposed changes threaten fair trial rights, empower abusive officials Why is the Egyptian Parliament urged to reject the proposed draft law? Amnesty International, Dignity, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists urge rejection. Enacted, the draft law would weaken fair trial rights. Abusive officials would gain further empowerment. What are the implications of … Read more

Controversial New Law in Nepal Sparks Debate on Transitional Justice

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Address Serious Shortcomings; Robust Implementation is Key Why is Nepal’s transitional justice law important for advancing justice and accountability? The long-awaited transitional justice law in Nepal was adopted recently. This law has provisions that aim to address human rights violations during the 1996-2006 conflict. However, some elements of the law might hinder its success. How … Read more