03 April 2024
UK Judges’ and Lawyers’ Open Letter Concerning Gaza
600 lawyers, academics and retired senior judges write open letter warning that the UK government is breaching international law by continuing to arm Israel.
Analysis
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28 March 2024
Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) - The Court indicates additional provisional measuresInternational Court of Justice
The ICJ indicates provisional measures in addition to those issued on 26 January 2024 in the case concerning the ‘Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)’.
26 March 2024
Arizona court rules Mexico can proceed with lawsuit against five US gun dealersThomas Graham | The Guardian
Trial court in Arizona, US rules that Mexican government may proceed with lawsuit against US gun dealers.
20 March 2024
Law for Palestine Releases its Communication Submitted to the International Criminal Court: Genocide Perpetration in Gaza by Israeli War Cabinet MembersLaw for Palestine
Law for Palestine submits communication to the Office of the Prosecutor (OPT) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the perpetration of the crime of genocide perpetrated by members of the Israeli war cabinet against Palestinians in Gaza.
15 March 2024
Observations of the State of Israel on South Africa's Request for the indication of provisional measures and modification of the Court's prior provisional measures decisionsInternational Court of Justice
Israel responded to South Africa's urgent request for the indication of additional provisional measures in the case concerning ‘Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)’.
06 March 2024
Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel): Urgent request for additional provisional measuresInternational Court of Justice
On 6 March 2024, South Africa filed an urgent request with the International Court of Justice for the indication of additional provisional measures and the modification of the Court’s Order of 26 January 2024 and decision of 16 February 2024.
01 March 2024
Proceedings instituted by the Republic of Nicaragua against the Federal Republic of Germany at ICJInternational Court of Justice (ICJ)
Nicaragua submits an application at the ICJ against Germany, accusing the country of failing its duty to prevent genocide and contributing to the commission of genocide against the Palestinian people, including those in Gaza, and failing to comply with its obligations under IHL.
29 February 2024
Accountability for Gun Violence: What’s Next In Mexico’s Case Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers?Organised by the Forum on the Arms Trade
This webinar explores the recent decision in Massachusetts as well as developments in the Arizona case.
16 February 2024
ICJ decision on South Africa's request for additional provisional measures on South Africa v Israel (application of Genocide Convention)International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) refused South Africa's request for additional provision measures to safeguard Rafah, Gaza amid Israel's plans for a military offensive on the city.
