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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.

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27 June 2023

The Arms Trade Litigation Monitor: Legal Actions Against Irresponsible Arms Trade

Francesco Vignarca | Rete Italiana Pace e Disarmo

Francesco Vignarca discusses the criminal investigation into the liability of UAMA officials and RWM Italia S.p.A for arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

15 March 2023

Italy fails victims of war crimes in Yemen despite proof of violation of Arms Trade Treaty

Rete Italiana Pace e Disarmo

Rete Italiana Pace e Disarmo published an article on the decision of the Judge for Preliminary Investigations in Rome concerning the criminal responsibility of Italian public officials and the CEO of an arms manufacturer for exporting arms that were used in Yemen.

28 June 2019

Legal challenges to EU member states’ arms exports to Saudi Arabia: Current status and potential implications

Giovanna Maletta | SIPRI

This article provides a detailed overview of legal challenges against arms exports to Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on the Italian and UK context.

01 April 2018

European Responsibility for War Crimes in Yemen – Complicity of RWM Italia and Italian Arms Export Authority?

European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)

This case report from one of the claimants provides a detailed and comprehensive overview and analysis of the Italian legal challenge.