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The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (Part III)
Rules of procedure and evidence; how many to prosecute; rights of accused; double jeopardy (non bis in idem); amnesty; immunity; penalties.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (Part II)
Ця стаття також доступна українською мовою тут. [Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, Prosecuting the Crime…

In ICC Investigation of 2008 Russia-Georgia War Crimes, Don’t Let Justice Delayed Become Justice Denied
Delivering justice at the ICC for the long-neglected victims of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war requires international community support.

European Court Tackles the Thorny Issue of Family Repatriation From Northeast Syria
Despite its shortcomings, the ECHR decision on repatriation of alleged IS family members from Syria marks an important turning point.

Addressing Atrocity Crimes at the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th Session
As the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly’s 77th annual session kicks off, atrocity crimes are being committed in many parts of the world. The U.N. Security Council, with…

Аргументи щодо створення Міжнародного трибуналу для переслідування злочину агресії, вчиненого щодо України
Примітка редактора: ця стаття є частиною серії статей від Just Security, “Переслідування злочину агресії,…

The Case for Creating an International Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (Part I)
Launching a new high-level series on an international criminal tribunal for Putin’s aggression against Ukraine and the role of the United Nations General Assembly.

Inching Forward but a Long Road Ahead to Achieve Justice for the Rohingya
Five years after the Myanmar military launched its clearance operation targeting the Rohingya in Rakhine State, the wheels of international justice continue slowly to turn. On…

A Crisis of Justice for Afghan Victims of War
Afghan citizens are denied justice at every level - from domestic impunity for Taliban crimes to international impunity for abuses by coalition forces. A clarion call from the…

The War in Ukraine and the Legitimacy of the International Criminal Court
Atrocities following the Russian invasion highlight the urgency of international justice - and underscore the need to fully and consistently fund the Court.

Rebooting Bosnia’s Constitutional Reform Process
A recent election law debacle calls for a major rethink of Western policy in Bosnia, rooted in genuine democratic principles.

Let’s Talk About Compliance with International Humanitarian Law
What the empirics say about how States and non-State actors actually behave on the battlefield and under what conditions their compliance with humanitarian law changes.