ICDP MEETINGS


During its meetings, the ICDP takes the decisions on future activities. ICDP holds at least two meetings per year.


October 7, 2010

Founding Meeting of the International Commission against the Death Penalty

On 7 October 2010, the International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) was established in Madrid. In the founding declaration of the ICDP, the Commissioners – […]
March 6, 2023

Third meeting in Geneva of ICDP Commissioners and representatives of countries of Central Asian region and Mongolia on moving towards becoming a death-penalty free zone

On 28 February 2023, the International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or Commission) co-hosted a hybrid meeting of countries of the Central Asian region and Mongolia
February 27, 2023

Zambia abolishes the death penalty

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) warmly welcomes the abolition of the death penalty in Zambia´s law statutes on 23 December 2022 when President Hakainde Hichilema made history by signing the legislation, which was earlier voted in its Parliament.
December 15, 2022

Adoption of the ninth UNGA resolution on a moratorium on the use of the death penalty

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) welcomes the adoption of the ninth United Nations General Assembly resolution on a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
December 5, 2022

Minors in Iran could face death penalty on protest-related charges

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) is deeply concerned after hearing reports that suggest that three teenage protesters, who were arrested during the recent crackdowns on protests in Iran, face charges that carry the death penalty.
October 4, 2012

6th Meeting of the International Commission against the Death Penalty, 8-9 October 2012 Madrid

The International Commission against the Death Penalty gathered in Madrid on 8th October 2012 for its 6th meeting. The meeting was the occasion for a productive […]
March 24, 2012

5th Meeting of the ICDP

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) met in Geneva on 22 and 23 March 2012 in order to discuss strategies on abolition of the […]
December 5, 2013

8th ICDP meeting in Brussels: Commissioners meet EU and Belgium government

The International Commission against the Death Penalty held the 8th meeting of its Commissioners in Brussels on 2 and 3 of December 2013. During the two-day […]
April 16, 2013

7th Meeting of the International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) 15-16 April 2013

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) held its 7th meeting in Oslo on 15 and 16 of April 2013. During the meeting, ICDP released […]
November 24, 2014

9th meeting of the International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP), 24-25 November 2014

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or Commission) held the 9th meeting of its Commissioners in Geneva on 24 and 25 November 2014. The […]
December 20, 2015

10th meeting of the Commission in Madrid

ICDP President Mr. Federico Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed three new Commissioners: Ms Navi Pillay, Ms Sylvie Kayitesi and Mr. Horacio Verbitsky. The Commissioners also […]
November 21, 2016

11th meeting of Commissioners in Madrid and a meeting in Paris

ICDP held the 11th meeting of its Commissioners in Madrid on 10 and 11 October 2016. During the meeting, the Commission noted and discussed the main […]
October 9, 2017

12th meeting of Commissioners in Madrid

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or Commission) held the 12th meeting of its Commissioners in Madrid on 2 and 3 October 2017. ICDP […]
June 7, 2018

13th meeting of the Commissioners in Madrid

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP or Commission) held the 13th meeting of its Commissioners in Madrid between 27 and 29 May 2018. On […]
October 19, 2020

15th Meeting of the Commissioners and celebration of the 10th Anniversary of ICDP

On 7 October, ICDP hold its XV Annual Meeting of Commissioners under the leadership of President Judge Navi Pillay. The Spanish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and ...
July 1, 2021

ICDP held the 16th Meeting of its Commissioners on 1 July 2021

On 1 July 2021, ICDP held the 16th Meeting of its Commissioners. The Meeting was held online due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
July 4, 2022

17th Meeting of ICDP Commissioners and General Assembly

The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) held its 17th Meeting of Commissioners on 4 July 2022 in a hybrid format. This was the first in person Meeting of Commissioners for those Commissioners who were able to physically participate