Russia Plans Show Trials for Ukrainian POWs
Processes deemed illegal as combatant immunity bars prosecution for mere participation in hostilities.
13 Sep 22
International justice
Building International Justice Together
Ukraine’s prosecutor general argues that “only working in synergy” will ensure accountability for Russian war crimes.
6 Sep 22
Ukraine’s Plan to Prosecute Collaborators
New legislation remains open to interpretation by law enforcement agencies and judges.
6 Sep 22
Deported Ukrainians Seek Justice
Evidence is mounting that hundreds of thousands of citizens have been forcibly sent to Russia from the east and south of Ukraine.
6 Sep 22
Why the European Court of Human Rights Remains Key to Justice for Ukraine
Despite Russia’s consistent refusal to comply with ECtHR decisions, we cannot afford to abandon this means of accountability.
6 Sep 22
An Architecture for Justice in Ukraine
The immediate priority is for the ICC to indict the person primarily responsible for the war: Vladimir Putin.
30 Aug 22
The Complexity of Prosecuting Forced Conscription
Conflicting laws make pursuing such cases more difficult – while criminalising some former fighters may only serve Russian interests.
30 Aug 22
Why Russia Wants its Own War Crimes Court
Processes will effectively legitimise the de facto occupation authorities while discrediting genuine efforts to see justice.
23 Aug 22
Ukraine: Why Justice Reform is More Vital Than Ever
An independent judiciary is essential to guarantee democracy and demonstrate that, despite the war, the country is continuing to implement change.
23 Aug 22
Ukraine is a Turning Point for International Justice
World must learn lessons from previous processes to ensure accountability – or risk facilitating future conflicts.
16 Aug 22
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