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CAJ submits final report on Northern Ireland to the EJP

Press Releases

31 January 2008

On 31 January, the Committee on the Administration of Justice submited its final report on lessons learnt from Northern Ireland to the Eminent Jurists Panel.

Global inquiry concludes assessment of counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

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27 August 2007

Members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights concluded their visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories today. The Panel, an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), is conducting a global inquiry on the impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures on the rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law. It was the sixteenth and final visit of the Panel, which will issue its global report in 2008.

Eminent Jurists Panel concludes hearings on counter-terrorism and human rights in Europe

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6 July 2007

Members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights concluded their European Union hearing in Brussels this week. The Panel, an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), is conducting a global inquiry on the impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures on the rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law. This was the fifteenth hearing of the Panel’s inquiry, and was organized by the ICJ in co-operation with the European Policy Centre, and hosted by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. The Panel will issue a global report on terrorism, counter-terrorism and human rights in 2008.

International panel on counter-terrorism and human rights holds European Union public hearing in Brussels

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2 July 2007

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, an independent group of experts appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in October 2005, is in Brussels this week to hold a three-day public hearing on counter-terrorism law and policy in the European Union and its Member States. This is the fifteenth and penultimate hearing in a global inquiry on the compatibility of counter-terrorism measures with international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

International panel concludes mission on counter-terrorism measures in the Middle East

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7 June 2007

Two members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, an independent group of eight experts appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), concluded today the hearings and consultations for the Middle East region held in Cairo.

Eminent jurists hold sub-regional hearing on counter-terrorism measures in the Middle East

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4 June 2007

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, an independent group of experts appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in October 2005, is holding a public hearing in Cairo on 4-5 June to examine and assess the impact of counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices on human rights in Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Yemen.

"The Widening Gyre: Counter-Terrorism, Human Rights and the Rule of Law", lecture by Justice Chaskalson

The Eminent Jurists Panel

24 May 2007

Please find attached below the text of a lecture given by Justice Arthur Chaskalson, President of the International Commission of Jurists and Chair of the Eminent Jurists Panel at the Faculty of Law in Cambridge on Friday 11 May 2007, entiteld: "The Widening Gyre: Counter-Terrorism, Human Rights and the Rule of Law"

Eminent jurists conclude mission on Canada’s counter-terrorism measures

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27 April 2007

Two members of the ICJ Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, an independent group of eight experts appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in October 2005, ended their visit to Canada today. Arthur Chaskalson, former Chief Justice of South Africa and first President of South Africa’s Constitutional Court, and Professor Robert K. Goldman, former President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and former United Nations Commission on Human Rights’ expert on counter-terrorism and human rights, visited Canada as part of the Panel’s mandate to examine worldwide the compatibility of counter-terrorism measures with international human rights law and, where applicable, international humanitarian law.

Eminent jurists to hold hearings on Canada’s counter-terrorism measures

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23 April 2007

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, an independent group of experts appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in October 2005, is holding public hearings in Toronto and Ottawa on 24-25 April to assess the impact on human rights of Canada’s counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices.

Global inquiry assesses counter-terrorism laws and policies in Pakistan

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7 March 2007

Members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights concluded their visit to Pakistan today. The Panel, an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), is conducting a global inquiry on the impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures on the rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law.

Global inquiry on counter-terrorism and human rights continues South Asia study in Pakistan

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4 March 2007

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights begins a two-day public hearing in Islamabad on Monday 5 March to examine and assess the responses of Pakistan to the threat of terrorism and its impact on human rights and the rule of law. The hearing is the second part of the Panel’s study of South Asia’s responses to terrorism.

Eminent jurists assess counter-terrorism laws in South Asia

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2 March 2007

Members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights concluded their visit to India today. The Panel, an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), is conducting a global inquiry on the impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures on the rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law.

Eminent jurists begin probe into counter-terrorism laws in South Asia

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26 February 2007

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights is holding public hearings in New Delhi on 27-28 February to assess the responses of South Asian countries to acts of terrorism and their impact on human rights.

Russia: Leading jurists assess counter-terrorism measures and protection of human rights

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1 February 2007

Members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights concluded their visit to Moscow today. The Panel, an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), is conducting a global inquiry on the impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures on the rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law.

Leading Jurists begin terrorism inquiry in Moscow

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29 January 2007

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights begins a public hearing in Moscow today. Three members of the Panel, Professor Mary Robinson, Ms Hina Jilani and Professor Stefan Trechsel, are in Moscow to examine how Russian law, policy and practice have developed in response to the threat of terrorism.

INTERNATIONAL PANEL ENDS HEARING IN SOUTH EAST ASIA

Press Releases

6 December 2006

The “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights” ended today its sub-regional hearing for South East Asia. State officials, lawyers, representatives of civil society groups and members of parliament from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines intervened at the two-day public hearing in Jakarta, the ninth of a series of hearings held around the world by the Panel. During its visit, the Panel members also met privately with the Vice-President of Indonesia.

International Panel Holds Hearing on South East Asia

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4 December 2006

The “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights” begins a sub-regional hearing in Jakarta today. The Panel members are visiting Jakarta to examine how Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand have responded and continue to respond to the threat of terrorism in South East Asia.

EMINENT JURISTS CONCLUDE HEARING ON SOUTHERN CONE

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3 November 2006

The “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights” concluded its hearing in Buenos Aires on lessons learned from the Southern Cone during the 70’s and 80’s, when gross human rights violations were committed in the name of “national security”.

EMINENT JURISTS HOLD HEARING ON SOUTHERN CONE

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31 October 2006

The “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights” holds a sub-regional hearing in Buenos Aires today. The Eminent Jurists Panel, a group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to examine the impact of the fight against terrorism on human rights and the rule of law, will look into the 70’s and 80’s and the lessons to be drawn from that period. The hearing will be held on 31 October and 1 November at the Salón Rojo of the Law School at the University of Buenos Aires.

USA: Eminent Jurists Panel concludes US hearings

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14 September 2006

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, concluded its visit to Washington, D.C., today.

USA: Global counter-terrorism inquiry begins US hearings

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6 September 2006

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, a high-level and independent legal body appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), opened today three days of hearings in Washington, D.C., on US counter-terrorism laws and policies, as it began the US leg of its investigations.

Eminent Jurists Conclude sub-Regional Hearing on Terrorism and Human Rights in the Maghreb

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7 July 2006

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Human Rights concluded its sub-regional hearing in Morocco today. The Panel is an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to examine the global impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures on the rule of law and human rights.

Eminent Jurists Begin Hearings on Counter-Terrorism Laws, Practices and Policies in the Maghreb

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3 July 2006

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights began its sub-regional hearings on terrorism and human rights in the Maghreb today. The hearing in Morocco follows hearings in other parts of the world, including Colombia, Australia, Kenya and the United Kingdom. Other visits are foreseen to the United States, Canada, South East Asia, the Middle East, South Asia and the Russian Federation.

Eminent Jurists End Visit To London

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26 April 2006

Members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Human Rights concluded their visit to London today. They are part of an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to examine the global impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures the fight against terrorism on the rule of law, human rights and, where applicable, humanitarian law.

Eminent Jurists begins inquiry into UK terrorism laws and measures

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24 April 2006

On 24-25 April 2006 the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights will hold a public hearing in London to examine counter-terrorism laws and measures in the United Kingdom.

Eminent Jurists End Visit to Northern Ireland

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21 April 2006

Members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, Justice Arthur Chaskalson (South Africa) and Justice Ra·l Zaffaroni (Argentina), concluded their visit to Northern Ireland today.

Eminent Jurists Panel Concludes Australia Hearing on Counter-Terrorism Laws, Practices and Policies

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17 March 2006

Members of the Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn (Thailand) and Ms Hina Jilani (Pakistan) ended their visit to Australia today. The eminent jurists are part of an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to examine the global impact of the fight against terrorism on human rights and humanitarian law. The hearing was the third in a series of hearings taking place in all regions of the world this year. Similar hearings were held earlier this year in Colombia and East Africa. The next hearings will be held in Belfast and London on 19-26 April.

Eminent Jurists Panel Hears Evidence on Australia’s Counter-Terrorism Laws, Practices and Policies

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14 March 2006

The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights began its national hearing on terrorism and human rights in Australia today. The public hearing in Sydney, hosted by the Australian Section of the ICJ, is part of an independent inquiry by eight eminent jurists appointed by the ICJ to examine the global impact of the fight against terrorism on human rights and the rule of law.

Eminent Jurists Conclude Hearing on Terrorism and Human Rights in East Africa

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2 March 2006

Justice Arthur Chaskalson (South Africa) and Professor Stefan Trechsel (Switzerland), members of the ‘Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights’, ended their visit to Kenya today. They are part of an independent group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to examine the global impact of the fight against terrorism on human rights and humanitarian law. The Panel will hold hearings over the next year in all regions of the world.

Eminent Jurists End Visit to Colombia

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11 February 2006

E. Raúl Zaffaroni (Argentina), Robert K. Goldman (United States) and Stefan Trechsel (Switzerland), members of the "Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights", ended their visit to Colombia today. The three experts are part of a group of eight jurists appointed by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to examine the impact of the fight against terrorism on human rights and the rule of law. The Panel will hold hearings over the next 18 months in all regions of the world.

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