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Justice Initiative Welcomes ICC Arrest Warrant for Putin
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now, the international community should do everything in its power to execute it, says the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Trial of Austrian Agents for Harboring Alleged Syrian War Criminal to Shed Light on Victims’ Suffering, say Human Rights Groups
The Center for Enforcement of Human Rights International (CEHRI) and the Justice Initiative welcome the start of a trial against officials from Austria’s civilian security-intelligence agency accused of executing a plan to conceal a former senior Syrian official suspected of crimes against humanity in Austria.
LEAP and Open Society Justice Initiative: Florida Classroom Censorship Law (“Stop W.O.K.E.” Act) Impairs Training for Law Enforcement
In a court filing, the U.S.-based nonprofit Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), joined by experts and policing and criminal justice organizations, argues that Florida's “Stop W.O.K.E.” Act (HB7) would prevent law enforcement agencies from preparing officers for the realities of serving diverse communities.
After a Summer of Unrest, French Police Tactics Face Court Scrutiny
A complaint before France’s highest court accuses the police of systematically singling out young people of color for abusive ID checks and body searches.
Top French Court Recognizes Police Discrimination but Declines to Act
France's top administrative court says it lacks the power to order government action to end police stops that unfairly target young people of color.
New Court Filings Argue for Protecting Afghanistan’s Frozen U.S. Assets
The Justice Initiative is arguing that Afghanistan’s frozen U.S. dollar funds must not be at risk of seizure from private claims against the Taliban.
French Magistrates Seek Arrest of Syria's Al-Assad and Associates for Chemical Weapons Attacks
Arrest warrants for Al-Assad, his brother, and two other senior officials have been issued after an extensive investigation into chemical weapons attacks on civilians in Douma and Eastern Ghouta in August 2013 that killed more than 1,000 people.
Justice Initiative Urges Expansive Rights Framework for Climate Displacement
As the Inter-American Court of Human Rights develops an Advisory Opinion on the climate emergency that will shape policy across the region, the Justice Initiative has submitted recommendations focused on rights and human mobility.
Belgian Court Refers Saudi Victim Standing Issue to CJEU
A court in Belgium is asking the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to clarify the scope of EU legislation on the rights of crime victims—in connection with a complaint accusing officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of crimes against humanity.
European Court of Human Rights Condemns Racist Policing
The European Court of Human Rights has found that police in the Swiss city of Zurich engaged in ethnic profiling, in an identity check stop carried out on Mohamed Wa Baile, a Swiss citizen, at the city’s’ train station in 2015.
Syrians Seek UN Rights Ruling against Russia for 2019 Hospital Attacks
A legal complaint seeks justice for Syrian victims of attacks by the Russian air force, and seeks to reinforce protections for health care facilities in war-time.
Joint Statement on French Investigation of Syria's President Assad for Chemical Weapons Attacks
Joint Statement by Syrian and international civil society organizations and victims’ associations in support of investigating Syria's President Bashar al-Assad for chemical weapons attacks.
France Must Uphold Arrest Warrant for Syria's President al-Assad
The Open Society Justice Initiative has joined dozens of civil society groups in urging France to uphold an arrest warrant for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad for his use of banned chemical weapons.
New Guide Explores Issues around Open Source Evidence in Court
A new guide examines the status of digital open source material as evidence in judicial proceedings, and how should judges and fact-finders approach its analysis.
ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Harm and the Marine Environment: a Summary
A summary of the main elements of the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) advisory opinion clarifying the obligations of states under international law to protect the marine environment from the adverse effects of climate change
Justice Initiative Welcomes ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and the Marine Environment
An authoritative legal opinion from the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea will fortify international climate commitments and compel stronger actions to mitigate climate harm.
EU Top Court to Review Denmark's “Racially Discriminatory” “Ghetto Package”
EU’s Court of Justice is set to review Denmark's "Ghetto Package," challenged for racial discrimination, on September 30. The case impacts thousands of displaced families and the ruling could influence anti-discrimination laws across Europe.
French Court of Appeal Validates Historic Arrest Warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: A Legal Milestone and Important Victory for Survivors
The Paris Court of Appeal upheld arrest warrants for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and two senior military officials for their alleged roles in the 2013 Ghouta and Douma chemical attacks.
Afghanistan's Taliban Face New International Pressure on Rights of Women and Girls
Four countries are calling the Taliban to account over their violations of the rights of women and girls, in a process that could bring the Afghan regime before the International Court of Justice.
An Update on the Work of the Open Society Justice Initiative
Following a significant operational reorganization of the Open Society Foundations, the Board and leadership of Open Society have reaffirmed the importance of strategic litigation as a pathway to advancing open societies, human rights, and the rule of law.