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21 Nov Regarding (Pictures of) the Pain of Others: Photographic Images of Conflict-Related Deaths under International Law
...interests, and I will briefly discuss how breaches of digital dignity in conflict-related deaths could be framed as war crimes under the Rome Statute. Finally, a short disclaimer is necessary before delving deeper into the analysis. The reasoning presented in this blogpost may seem in contrast with discussions around the censorship of certain images and content (see the “all eyes on Rafah” trend, or HRW’s report on Meta’s censorship of pro-Palestine content). While acknowledging the importance of the debate against censorship, it is essential to note that media outlets play...29 Nov Weekend Roundup: November 23-29, 2014
...legislation. As for our regular bloggers, Julian urged us to get real about the possibilities of an anti-corruption court–he is convinced it would never work. Julian is also convinced that it’s pointless for the US to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Kevin announced an event on the ICC and Palestine being held at Doughty Street Chambers on Tuesday, December 2nd in London. As always, I wrapped up the news and also posted events and announcements. Many thanks to our guest contributors and have a nice weekend!...
17 Jun The Domestic Definitions of the Crime of Genocide: A Dizzying Diversity
...literature only focused on a select number of jurisdictions and generally held that even though there are a few notable examples of changes in domestic criminal legislation, these can be seen as aberrations and the overwhelming majority of states implemented the international definition. However, after conducting a comprehensive review of the domestic criminal laws of 196 countries (all 193 UN Member States and the Holy See, Kosovo, and Palestine) and the Special Administrative Region of Macao, I have found that the differences are actually much more significant than hitherto assumed....29 Sep Weekend Roundup: September 22-28, 2012
...speech as prepared for delivery. Further on UN appearances, Kevin wondered whether Benjamin Netanyahu’s “red line” about Iran’s nuclear bomb could still be taken seriously. Other posts also dealt with Iran. Kevin asked why progressive bloggers were so willing to overlook the MEK’s involvement in the assassination of Iranian scientists when claiming that the organization has not been involved in terrorist attacks for years, and Deborah Pearlstein wrote about new drone technology reportedly developed by Iran. In a guest post, Chantal Meloni argued why the Palestine-ICC saga is far from...13 Nov Small Sovereign Archipelago Seeks New, Elevated Homeland
...residents of Malé, the world’s most densely populated town where more than 100,000 people cram into 2 square kilometers (see the photo above). Nasheed’s solution? Find new land to relocate the population: “We can do nothing to stop climate change on our own and so we have to buy land elsewhere. It’s an insurance policy for the worst possible outcome. After all, the Israelis [began by buying] land in Palestine,” said Nasheed . . . The president, a human rights activist who swept to power in elections last month after...
29 Nov Also Not the ICC Arrest Warrants we Were Waiting For: On the Six Warrants in the Libya Situation
[Juliette Rémond Tiedrez is a Legal Researcher at the International Commission of Jurists’ Middle East and North Africa programme.] The views expressed in this post are the author’s alone and do not represent any institutional position on the part of the International Commission of Jurists. On 4 October 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted the Office of the Prosecutor’s (OTP) request to unseal six warrants of arrest. These were not the warrants most international criminal law scholars had been waiting for as they relate to...20 Aug Weekday News Wrap: Monday, August 20, 2012
...the holy month of Ramadan. IPS reports about the plans of Palestine to ask for non-member observer status at the United Nations September 27th. The Hill reports that Syrian rebel forces are entertaining the idea of joining forces with al-Qaeda. UNICEF is concerned with the increasing number of children being recruited as soldiers in Northern Mali. The New York Times reports that Iraq has been aiding Iran for months in getting around sanctions posed by the United States. Anti-Japanese protests took place in more than 20 Chinese cities on Sunday...19 May Events and Announcements: 19 May 2024
...be hosting two leading UN experts to address the urgent and evolving child rights crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel: Ann Skelton (Chairperson, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child) and Farida Shaheed (UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education). Both the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education have engaged extensively with the child rights issues raised by the Israel-Palestine conflict. This seminar is a unique opportunity to get their perspectives on the challenges...
10 Mar Taking Stock of the Proposal to Codify Gender Apartheid in the Crimes against Humanity Convention
...Group emphasized the slave trade, colonialism, apartheid, and the exploitation of resources. Palestine highlighted the importance of this process, delivering justice for all those who suffer crimes against humanity, dedicating a minute to victims “of today and of yesterday.” Afghanistan (representing the recognized government, not the Taliban) noted that the treaty is not merely theoretical, and that crimes against humanity, including gender apartheid, are ongoing realities. This discussion wasn’t just limited to states. One of us (Metra) reflected during the Prep Comm here in Opinio Juris that the process must...