The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 26 November 2014. JUSTICE is concerned that little justification has been provided for the treatment of this Bill as fast-track legislation. This Second Reading debate will take place only three working days after the Bill’s publication. Most of the proposals in the […]
JUSTICE Scotland Response to the Post Corroboration Safeguards Review
JUSTICE Scotland responded to the Post Corroboration Safeguards Review, the latest in a series of consultations regarding reform of the criminal justice system, this one with respect to necessary safeguards should the corroboration rule be abolished. JUSTICE Scotland Response to the Post Corroboration Safeguards Review– December, 2014
Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore
December 11, 2014
Justice of the Supreme Court
JUSTICE Scotland Response to the Post Corroboration Safeguards Review
December 9, 2014
JUSTICE Scotland responded to the Post Corroboration Safeguards Review, the latest in a series of consultations regarding reform of the criminal justice system, this one with respect to necessary safeguards should the corroboration rule be abolished. Downloads JUSTICE Scotland Response to the Post Corroboration Safeguards Review– December, 2014
Belhaj & Anor v Straw & Ors [2014]
December 1, 2014
Facts MrBelhaj was an opposition commander during the Libyan armed conflict of 2011 and is now leader of the Libyan Al-Watan Party. This claim involves allegations by Belhaj that he and his pregnant wife, MsBouchar, were abducted from China to Libya where they were subjected to torture by the Gaddafi regime, as part of the […]
MPs to vote on CJC Bill Amendments
CHARITIES AND NGOS ASK MPs TO PRESERVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE YOUR COUNCIL TO COURT. Today JUSTICE joins over 35 different charities and NGOs representing children and older people, people with disabilities, bereaved families and victims of torture; and organisations working on issues as diverse as housing, fair treatment at work and in healthcare, freedom […]
Article 10: Freedom of Expression
November 17, 2014
Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights protects freedom of opinion and its expression. Below is a set of seven principles discussed by JUSTICE’s Council, ((JUSTICE’s work is overseen by its members via a Council chaired by Helena Kennedy (Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws QC). The Council meets twice a year and includes […]
Article 9: Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion
What rights does Article 9 protect? Freedom (a) of thought, conscience and religion; (b) to change your religion or belief; and (c) to ‘manifest’ religion or belief in ‘worship, teaching, practice and observance either alone or with others, in public or private’. With which other rights is the right of freedom of thought, conscience and […]
Article 8: Right to Respect for Private and Family Life
What does Article 8 cover? The right to respect for your private and family life, your home and your correspondence. What are the limitations on these rights? Interference in this right must be: •In accordance with law •Necessary in a democratic society for the following reasons: National security, private safety, economic well-being of the country, […]
Article 7: No Punishment Without Law
What does Article 7 cover? Non-retroactivity, the principle of legality or, if you are into Latin, nullum crimen nulla poena sine lege (no crime, no punishment without law). And precisely what does Article 7(1) say exactly? No one shall be held guilty of any criminal offence on account of any act or omission which did […]