International Council Supporting Fair Trial and Human Rights (ICSFT)

International Council Supporting Fair Trial and Human Rights (ICSFT) is rated 3 out of 5 in the category philanthropy. Read and write reviews about International Council Supporting Fair Trial and Human Rights (ICSFT). The International Council Supporting Fair Trial and Human Rights (ICSFT) is a non-profit organization. The headquarters of the Council is in Geneva and its Executive committee mailing address is: [email protected] and its Website is: www.icsft.net. The purpose of the Council is to ensure that the accused receives a neutral and independent tribunal established by law in accordance with international standards contained in all the covenants on human rights, which does not recognize the fairness of the trial except under two basic conditions: - Comply with state laws and trial issues under the international conventions standards on fair trial. - Reflected the fact that an independent, neutral judiciary and impartial implementation of these instruments in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article X and XI ; Human Rights Article X : `Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him`​ as stipulated by the International Institute for Civil and Political Rights, adopted by the General Assembly of the UN in 1966 And enjoyment of the right to a fair trial and equitable development in its four stages. Human Rights Article XI : (1) Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence. INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL SUPPORTING FAIR TRIAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS No one shall be held guilty of any penal offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute a penal offence, under national or international law, at the time when it was committed. Nor shall a heavier penalty be imposed than the one that was applicable at the time the penal offence was committed. The ICSFT Council aims to end grave abuses of human rights and support fair trial. It aims to provide law enforcers, judges, media professionals, local and international activists and NGO operators with a better understanding of human rights. The prime concern of the ICSFT Council is to ensure the protection and the recognition of the rights of the most vulnerable part of the society, including children and women. ICSFT advocates freedoms in connection with fundamental human rights, such as freedom of expression, freedom of religion and freedom of the press. It demonstrates leadership and courage in defending human rights. It promotes the application of the human rights recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ICSFT will give special attention to the practical application of human rights in the fields of international cooperation, criminal investigations and criminal courts, Fair trial, prison administration, NGOs and the media. ICSFT is mainly based on strengthening and empowering the judiciary through: 1. Development of case management processing and accelerating the proceedings of litigation. 2. Availability of sufficient number of qualified judges in courts and judicial departments. 3. Strengthening oversight and accountability systems.