ICJ Stays the Execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav
On 17 July, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stayed the execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav by Pakistan.
- The ICJ in a 15-1 decision, directed Pakistan to stay his execution and allow him consular access and fair trial. The only country opposed to the verdict was Pakistan.
- ICJ president judge also directed Pakistan to review and reconsider the death sentence awarded to Jadhav under the provisions of the 1963 Vienna Convention.
- The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) recognises the right to an effective defence against criminal charges, and to a fair and impartial trial, in which the accused is represented by ....
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