© Photo by Matt Hrkac via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION ECtHR: Hearing Concerning Anti-Covid Measures Prohibiting Public Events in 2020 in Switzerland On 12 April 2023, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) held a Grand Chamber hearing in the case of Communauté genevoise d’action syndicale (CGAS)Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (10-16 April 2023)”
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Weekly News Recap (3-9 April 2023)
© Photo by NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION KSC: Trial Against Thaçi and Others Set to Commence On 2 April 2023, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) announced that the case against Mr Hashim Thaçi and others will commence on Monday, the 3rd.Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (3-9 April 2023)”
Weekly News Recap (27 March-2 April 2023)
© Photo by Ted Eytan via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION ICC: Appeal of Philippines Government to Suspend Investigation into “War on Drugs” Denied On 27 March 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) released its verdict wherein it rejected the request of the Republic of the Philippines toContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (27 March-2 April 2023)”
Weekly News Recap (20-26 March 2023)
© Photo by Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION UK: Meeting of Justice Ministers to Gather Support for ICC On 20 March 2023, justice ministers from all over the world gathered in London for a vital meeting on international war crimes. Ministers fromContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (20-26 March 2023)”
Weekly News Recap (13-19 March 2023)
© Photo by jbdodane via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION ICC: United Kingdom Makes Contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims On 13 March 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) donated 430,000 pounds to the Trust Fund for Victims in support of individuals affects by conflict-related sexual and gender-basedContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (13-19 March 2023)”
Weekly News Recap (6-12 March 2023)
© Photo by Enough Project via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION Greece: Egyptian Fisherman Sentenced to 280 Years in Prison for Steering a Refugee Boat On 6 March 2023, adding to the Greek government’s attempts to criminalise irregular migrants and refugees, an Egyptian fisherman was sentenced to 280Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (6-12 March 2023)”
Weekly News Recap (27 February-5 March 2023)
© Photo by World Humanitarian Summit via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION Mexico: USA to Extradite El Chapo’s Son for Drug Crimes On 28 February 2023, the USA embassy in Mexico City asked to extradite the son of Joaquin Guzman, also known as ‘El Chapo’ for drug offences.Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (27 February-5 March 2023)”
Weekly News Recap (20-26 February 2023)
© Photo by EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION KSC: Trial of Pjetër Shala Began On 21 February 2023, opening statements for the trial against Mr. Pjetër Shala commenced at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC). Mr. Shala is charged with four countsContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (20-26 February 2023)”
Weekly News Recap (6-12 February 2023)
© Photo by EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION USA: ABA Urges USA Supreme Court to Adopt Judicial Ethics Code On 6 February 2023, the American Bar Association (ABA) passed a resolution urging the Supreme Court to adopt an ethics code. TheyContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (6-12 February 2023)”
Weekly News Recap (30 January-5 February 2023)
© Photo by Bradjward via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION Mali: Experts Demand Investigation into Wagner’s Possible War Crimes in Mali On 31 January 2023, UN-appointed rights experts demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the potential violations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali, committedContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (30 January-5 February 2023)”