International Criminal Law

The 55th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council should also include renewing the mandate of the fact-finding mission.

A Dutch court recently convicted a man of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Syrian civil war.

ICJ issues judgment in 2017 Ukraine-Russia case, UN officials emphasize importance of UNRWA funding in Gaza, ICC Prosecutor speaks on Sudan, and more.

Prosecutions for environmental destruction have been notably absent from war crimes trials to date. In Ukraine, this is about to change.

States' written comments cover issues such as the slave trade, gender apartheid, and strengthening protections for victims and survivors.

The special tribunal would be able to try for the crime of aggression any person who the ICC has finally tried for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Lasantha’s murder, and the government’s failure to meaningfully investigate it, is a potent illustration of the importance and necessity of holding the perpetrators of crimes…

With news that the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants in relation to the situation in Palestine, read the latest in our symposium to provide legal and policy…

States must invest in “alternative” sites for atrocity prevention because “primary” sites such as the Security Council are foreclosed.

What stories or topics merited more attention in 2023, with a particular eye toward what might inform law and policy conversations in 2024?

All reports of hospital attacks and misuse of hospitals must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. In the meantime, urgent action is needed to ensure that more…

Fujimori, serving 25 years for death squad massacres, walked out of prison as corrupt networks again coopt democratic institutions.