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Weekly News Recap (18 – 24 August 2025)

Weekly News Recap (18 – 24 August 2025) © Photo by Climate Centre via Flickr International Justice Section ECtHR: UK’s First Transgender Judge Challenges Supreme Court ‘Biological Sex’ Ruling Türkiye: Rights Group Demands Release of Arbitrarily Detained LGBTQ+ Activist Kosovo: Serb National Held in Pre-Trial Detention for Alleged War Crimes ICC: Court Condemns US SanctionsContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (18 – 24 August 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 July 2025)

Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 July 2025) © Photo by United Nations Photo via Flickr International Justice Section Belgium: Authorities Investigate Two Israeli Tourists Amidst Legal Complaints For International Humanitarian Law Violations ECtHR: UK Response to Russian Election Interference Not A Breach of Political Rights of MPs Niger: Rights Group Demands Release of OustedContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 July 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (14 – 20 July 2025)

Weekly News Recap (14 – 20 July 2025) © Photo by President Of Ukraine via Flickr International Justice Section US: Judge Blocks Trump-Era Order That Barred 80 Vetted Refugees from Entering US KSC: Court Upholds Conviction for War Crimes Hong Kong: Appeal Opens in National Security Case Against Pro-Democracy Activists Germany: Court Dismisses Case OverContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (14 – 20 July 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (30 June – 6 July 2025)

Weekly News Recap (30 June – 6 July 2025) © Photo by Torbjorn Toby Jorgensen via Flickr International Justice Section Ecuador: Former Vice President Jorge Glas Sentenced to 13 Years for Embezzlement UK: High Court Rules Export of F-35 Jet Parts to Israel Is Lawful ICC: Prosecutor Challenges Italy for Releasing War Crimes Suspect France:Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (30 June – 6 July 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 May 2025)

Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 May 2025) © Photo by John Englart via Flickr International Justice Section US: Michigan Judge Strikes Down Key Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional Philippines: Former President Re-elected Mayor Whilst Awaiting ICC Trial Hungary: Controversial Bill Proposed to Tighten Control Over Civil Society Cameroon: Rights Group Condemns Life Sentence of CameroonianContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 May 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 May 2025)

Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 May 2025) © Photo by UN Geneva via Flickr International Justice Section UK: Court of Appeal Strikes Down Protest Law Change as Unlawful ICJ: Sudan’s Case Against UAE Over Genocide Allegations Dismissed Due to Lack of Jurisdiction US: Appeals Court Blocks Trump-Era Attempt to End Humanitarian Parole for ThousandsContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 May 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (7 – 13 April 2025)

Weekly News Recap (7 – 13 April 2025) © Photo by United Nations Photo via Flickr International Justice Section UK: British Nationals Accused of War Crimes in Gaza ICC: Rejects Dominic Ongwen’s Reparations Appeal Sudan: RSF Allegedly Documented Committing Sexual Violence against Civilians ICJ: Hearings to be Held on Israel’s Obligations in Occupied Palestinian TerritoryContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (7 – 13 April 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (24 – 30 March 2025)

Weekly News Recap (24 – 30 March 2025) © Photo by UN Geneva via Flickr International Justice Section Sri Lanka: UK Imposes Sanctions on Four Alleged Sri Lankan War Criminals Syria: Rights Group Warns of Executive Overreach in New Transitional Constitution ICC: Hearing Date on Reparations Order Fixed in Ongwen Case Romania: ICJP Files CriminalContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (24 – 30 March 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (20 – 26 January 2025)

Weekly News Recap (20 – 26 January 2025) © Photo by IRIN Photos via Flickr International Justice Section US: Trump Administration Faces Multiple Lawsuits From Outset Libya: Libyan Police Chief Arrested in Italy on ICC War Crimes Warrant UK: Justice Committee Launches Inquiry into County Court Delays ECtHR: French ‘Marital Duty’ Divorce Fault Violates RightContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (20 – 26 January 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (13 – 19 January 2025)

Weekly News Recap (13 – 19 January 2025) © Photo by EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid via Flickr International Justice Section US: Federal Judge Allows Partial Release of Trump Election Case Report ECtHR: Türkiye Found In Violation of Convention Over Judicial Dismissals Bangladesh: Supreme Court Acquits Former Prime Minister of Embezzlement South Korea: PresidentContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (13 – 19 January 2025)”