One step forward and one step back in the pursuit of justice for atrocity crimes committed in Syria
© Photo by Ahmed Akacha On 25 July 2025, the French Court of Cassation overturned an arrest warrant against former Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, for his alleged role in chemical weapons attacks on the city of Douma and the Eastern Ghouta region of Syria in August...
Civil Society Statement Ahead of Cour de Cassation Hearing on Immunities for State Officials in the Case of Bashar al-Assad
Statement by Civil Society Organizations on the Upcoming French Cour de Cassation Hearing Regarding Immunities for State Officials On July 4, 2025, the French Cour de cassation will hold a landmark hearing to determine the legality of the arrest warrant issued for...
Joint Statement calling for the universal abolition of the death penalty
As representatives of the profession of lawyer in various parts of the world, committed to the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law, the undersigned organisations join voices in a unified call for the universal abolition of the death penalty, recognising the inherent dignity of every individual and the fundamental right to life.
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