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French Court of Appeal Validates Historic Arrest Warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: A Legal Milestone and Important Victory for Survivors
The Paris Court of Appeal upheld arrest warrants for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and two senior military officials for their alleged roles in the 2013 Ghouta and Douma chemical attacks.
June 26, 2024EU Top Court to Review Denmark's “Racially Discriminatory” “Ghetto Package”
EU’s Court of Justice is set to review Denmark's "Ghetto Package," challenged for racial discrimination, on September 30. The case impacts thousands of displaced families and the ruling could influence anti-discrimination laws across Europe.
June 17, 2024Justice Initiative Welcomes ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and the Marine Environment
An authoritative legal opinion from the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea will fortify international climate commitments and compel stronger actions to mitigate climate harm.
May 22, 2024ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Harm and the Marine Environment: a Summary
A summary of the main elements of the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) advisory opinion clarifying the obligations of states under international law to protect the marine environment from the adverse effects of climate change
May 21, 2024New Guide Explores Issues around Open Source Evidence in Court
A new guide examines the status of digital open source material as evidence in judicial proceedings, and how should judges and fact-finders approach its analysis.
May 20, 2024France Must Uphold Arrest Warrant for Syria's President al-Assad
The Open Society Justice Initiative has joined dozens of civil society groups in urging France to uphold an arrest warrant for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad for his use of banned chemical weapons.
May 13, 2024Joint Statement on French Investigation of Syria's President Assad for Chemical Weapons Attacks
Joint Statement by Syrian and international civil society organizations and victims’ associations in support of investigating Syria's President Bashar al-Assad for chemical weapons attacks.
May 07, 2024Syrians Seek UN Rights Ruling against Russia for 2019 Hospital Attacks
A legal complaint seeks justice for Syrian victims of attacks by the Russian air force, and seeks to reinforce protections for health care facilities in war-time.
May 02, 2024