The Challenge of In Absentia Trials
Procedures must be impeccably transparent, given international concerns about national courts’ impartiality during an armed conflict.
20 Feb 24
Ukraine
Russian "Commandant" Sentenced for Kidnapping Kherson Official
Victim was beaten in an attempt to force him to collaborate with the occupation authorities.
19 Feb 24
Tuesday, 13 February ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
13 Feb 24
Russian Soldier Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Judges reject defence lawyer’s argument that there was a lack of proper evidence to support a murder charge.
13 Feb 24
Universal Jurisdiction: a Key Tool for Accountability
Germany is at the forefront of prosecuting war crimes under the principle; the hope is that more countries will follow.
6 Feb 24
Two Russian Soldiers on Trial for Torturing Civilians
Seven villagers were taken to a graveyard where they were beaten and subjected to mock executions.
6 Feb 24
Russian Pilot’s Appeal Rejected
Defence lawyer had asked for offence to be reclassified from war crime to intentional murder.
30 Jan 24
Tuesday, 30 January ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
30 Jan 24
Artificial Intelligence and War Crimes Investigations
Innovative technology could be of huge benefit given unprecedented amount of data documenting alleged violations.
30 Jan 24
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