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europe14 days ago•3 min saved

Global coalition backs new Ukraine aggression tribunal to try Russia

A broad coalition of 34 Council of Europe member states plus Australia, Costa Rica and the EU agreed to join a future special tribunal to prosecute Russia for the crime of aggression over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine; the Council of Europe approved the framework for the court, which could theoretically try senior Russian figures including Putin, though several member states have not yet joined; the ICC already has warrants for Putin for related abuses but lacks jurisdiction to prosecute aggression.

via France 24|

#europe #european-union #international-justice

world9 months ago•2 min saved

US expands sanctions on ICC officials over alleged threats to Americans and Israelis

The US has imposed sanctions on four ICC judges and two prosecutors, including French judge Nicolas Guillou involved in Netanyahu's arrest warrant case, accusing the tribunal of targeting US and Israeli nationals without consent, as part of broader efforts to undermine the ICC's authority over actions against Israel.

via France 24|

#icc-judges #international-justice #israel

world11 months ago•5 min saved

EU and UN Condemn US Sanctions on ICC Judges

The US has imposed new sanctions on ICC judges involved in cases against Israel and US military personnel, aiming to undermine the court's independence, prompting calls within the EU to activate legal measures like the blocking statute to counteract US actions and support the ICC's role in international justice.

via DW|

#eu-response #icc #international-justice

international-law1 year ago•3 min saved

Netanyahu's ICC Warrant Sparks International Legal Maneuvering

The French foreign ministry stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is covered by immunity provisions from the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to Israel not being a member state. This means France would consider these immunities if the ICC requested Netanyahu's arrest. The ICC recently issued warrants for Netanyahu and others, but France has taken a cautious stance, emphasizing its commitment to international law while acknowledging immunity issues. Amnesty International criticized France's position, calling it "deeply problematic."

via FRANCE 24 English|

#france #icc #immunity

international-law2 years ago•5 min saved

Netanyahu Criticizes Biden as ICC Targets Israeli Leaders for War Crimes

Israel faces growing international isolation and criticism following deadly strikes in Rafah and subsequent legal actions by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICJ ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah, while the ICC's chief prosecutor applied for arrest warrants for senior Israeli and Hamas leaders, sparking protests from Israel, Hamas, and their allies. The situation highlights ongoing debates about the impartiality and political influences on international justice systems.

via Al Jazeera English|

#gaza #icc #icj

international-justice2 years ago•8 min saved

"Bali Bombing Families Confront Accused at Guantanamo Bay Hearing"

Families of British rugby players killed in the 2002 Bali bombings have traveled to Guantanamo Bay to witness the sentencing of two men involved in the attack. The accused will serve six years as part of a plea deal. The families have endured a long struggle for justice and delivered victim impact statements at the special military courtroom. Despite the grueling legal process, they hope the hearings will expose the role of al-Qaeda in the attack and bring closure.

via BBC.com|

#al-qaeda #bali-bombings #guantanamo-bay

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

"Global Implications of Transferring $300 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine"

The Financial Times argues that transferring frozen Russian reserves to Ukraine would be an elegant form of justice, given Russia's annexation of Crimea and ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. This proposal comes as Western countries consider ways to further pressure Russia following its military buildup near Ukraine's border.

via Financial Times|

#financial-times #frozen-reserves #international-justice

international-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Former Gambian Minister Ousman Sonko on Trial in Geneva for Murder and Crimes Against Humanity"

Ousman Sonko, former Gambian interior minister, is on trial in Switzerland for alleged complicity in torture, murder, and rape during the regime of former dictator Yahya Jammeh. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment, marking a pivotal case for Switzerland's universal jurisdiction principle. Sonko's trial represents a significant step towards justice for victims of Jammeh's regime, with the Gambian Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission recommending prosecution of Jammeh and his accomplices.

via Al Jazeera English|

#crimes-against-humanity #gambia #international-justice

international-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

Seeking Justice for Victims: International Accountability for Israel-Hamas War Atrocities

Former international war crimes prosecutors emphasize the importance of international criminal law in providing accountability for victims of atrocities in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has jurisdiction over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as potential international crimes committed by Hamas on Israeli territory. The current ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, has the opportunity to take bold action and offer justice for victims, free from political influence. Despite challenges, the ICC's global reach and jurisdiction can contribute to combating impunity and deterring further crimes. The ICC should seek arrest warrants for political and military leaders from both Hamas and Israel, ensuring that accountability prevails over realpolitik and that victims receive substantive justice.

via POLITICO Europe|

#accountability #hamas #international-criminal-court

international-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Belarusian Official Faces Swiss Trial for Enforced Disappearances

A former member of Belarus President Aleksander Lukashenko's special security forces, Yuri Harauski, is set to face trial in Switzerland next month for the enforced disappearances of political opponents in the late 1990s. This landmark case could potentially lead to prosecutions of other Belarus officials, including Lukashenko himself. Harauski, who currently resides in Switzerland, has confessed to his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Lukashenko's political opponents. The trial, scheduled for September 19-20, could establish facts that may be used to hold those who ordered the crimes accountable. This marks the first time an official during Lukashenko's rule could be convicted of crimes against regime opponents.

via Yahoo News|

#aleksander-lukashenko #belarus #forced-disappearances

international-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

UN Judges: Rwanda Genocide Suspect Kabuga Should Not Face Trial, Considered for Release

UN appeals judges have indefinitely suspended the war crimes trial of 90-year-old Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, citing his dementia and rejecting plans for an alternative procedure. The decision likely means that Kabuga's trial, which started last year, will not be completed. The judges ruled that there was no legal basis for an alternative finding procedure and instructed the trial chamber to impose an indefinite stay of proceedings due to Kabuga's lack of fitness to stand trial. The judges also ordered a lower trial chamber to evaluate under what circumstances Kabuga could be released. Kabuga is accused of financing Hutu militias and broadcasting hate speech during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

via Al Jazeera English|

#dementia #felicien-kabuga #international-justice

international-justice3 years ago•1 min saved

UN court declares Rwandan genocide suspect mentally unfit for trial.

The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) has ruled that Félicien Kabuga, an 88-year-old Rwandan genocide suspect, is no longer capable of "meaningful participation" in his trial due to a significant decline in his ability to care for himself. Kabuga is accused of broadcasting hateful propaganda and arming militias in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The court suggested an alternative procedure that resembles a trial as closely as possible, but without the possibility of a conviction.

via CNN|

#felicien-kabuga #international-justice #irmct

international-justice3 years ago•1 min saved

UN court declares Rwandan genocide suspect unfit for trial due to dementia.

The UN court has declared that Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga is unfit for trial due to health concerns and has called for an "alternative" legal procedure. Kabuga is accused of promoting hate speech through his broadcaster, Radio Television Libre des Milles Collines (RTLM), and arming ethnic Hutu militias. He was arrested in Paris in 2020 and sent to The Hague for trial. Kabuga did not attend court in person and followed the trial remotely via video-link from a wheelchair at the court's detention center.

via DW (English)|

#alternative-legal-procedure #felicien-kabuga #health-concerns

international-justice3 years ago•6 min saved

Leaders on the Run: History Shows Arrest Warrants Catch Up with Them.

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his commissioner for children's rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, for allegedly directing the abduction of Ukrainian children, which amounts to war crimes. While Putin may be safe from arrest as long as he does not set foot in a country that is a member of the court, history shows that several leaders on the run eventually face charges in court. The ICC has issued 38 arrest warrants, arrested 21 people, convicted 10, and acquitted four. Even without prosecution, Putin's life will probably get much more difficult as a result of the arrest warrant.

via Yahoo News|

#arrest-warrant #international-criminal-court #international-justice

international-justice3 years ago•6 min saved

Balancing Justice and Peace in Ukraine: Strategies for Accountability.

Gyunduz Mamedov, a former Ukrainian prosecutor, oversaw investigations into Russia's atrocities from 2016 to 2021, including the downing of flight MH17. He advocates for a legal mechanism, most likely a hybrid international court that also involves Ukrainian courts, to punish Russia's top leadership for the crime of aggression, among other things. Mamedov warns against regional solutions and advocates for a court created by the U.N. General Assembly. He also cautions against the lack of coordination between interested parties investigating war crimes in Ukraine.

via POLITICO Europe|

#international-criminal-court #international-justice #justice