Take a look through external analysis of cases documented by this initiative as well as broader commentary on issues related to arms trade litigation. Use the filters to search for opinion pieces and academic journals, as well as podcasts, live events and more.
26 September 2024
A hands-off approach to international law: The Frankfurt administrative court’s stance on arms exports to IsraelKristoffer Burck and Vera Strobel | EJIL: Talk!
This article analyses recent litigation before the Frankfurt Administrative Court challenging German arms export authorisations to Israel. Together with parallel proceedings in Berlin, it highlights restrictive standing rules and limited judicial engagement with international legal obligations.
19 July 2024
Landmark decision on arms exports: High Court of South Africa sets aside permits for arms exports to MyanmarLawyers for Human Rights | LHR
LHR’s statement on a landmark decision of the High Court of South Africa setting aside export permits for arms transfers to Myanmar, finding that the National Conventional Arms Control Committee failed to properly assess the risk of facilitating human rights violations.
20 June 2024
States and companies must end arms transfers to Israel immediately or risk responsibility for human rights violations: UN expertsUnited Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner
UN experts state that the transfer of weapons and ammunition to Israel may constitute serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian laws and risk State complicity in international crimes, possibly including genocide. They reiterate their demand to stop transfers immediately.
05 June 2024
Are Legal and Human Rights Challenges at a Tipping Point in Changing the Arms Trade?Forum on the Arms Trade and the Arms Trade Litigation Monitor
Join a panel of experts as they discuss the role of legal and human rights challenges in changing the arms trade.
27 May 2024
Going to court again over F-35 partsPAX for Peace
Oxfam Novib, PAX and The Rights Forum are again starting summary proceedings against the Dutch State.
24 May 2024
Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) - Order of 24 May 2024International Court of Justice
In its Order of 24 May 2024, the ICJ granted South Africa's request for modified provisional measures and ordered Israel to "immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah" in the 'Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip'.
20 May 2024
Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC: Applications for arrest warrants in the situation in the State of PalestineInternational Criminal Court
On 20 May 2024, ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC files applications for warrants of arrest before Pre-Trial Chamber I in the Situation in the State of Palestine against Hamas leader and two senior members as well as Israel's Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
17 April 2024
Arms Transfers to Israel: Knowledge and Risk of Violations of International LawVladyslav Lanovoy | Just Security
This article examines the legal criteria that States apply when deciding whether to deliver arms to a State that may be committing serious violations of international law.
08 April 2024
Coalition of Canadian human rights lawyers urges Canada to suspend existing permits and close all loopholes in arms trade with IsraelCanadian Lawyers for International Human Rights | CLAIHR
The press release from CLAIHR condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on 1 April, calls for a cessation of Canadian arms exports to Israel, and highlights the need for stronger Canadian policies on arms transfers to ensure compliance with international law.
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