Lawsuit against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Police in Denmark

On 3 April 2024, Amnesty International Denmark, Oxfam Denmark, ActionAid Denmark (Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke), and the Palestinian human rights organisation Al-Haq filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and the National Police of Denmark. The claimants asked that any existing permits for the export of military equipment to Israel be revoked, including permits for the permanent export of parts and components of F-35 fighter jets. The claimants argued that any transfers of Danish weapon components and other military equipment, directly and indirectly to Israel, risks facilitating serious violations of international humanitarian law and breaching Denmark’s obligations under the ATT and the EU Common Position.

The hearings took place on 25-28 February 2025, and focused on standing and admissibility.

On 11 April 2025, the Eastern High Court ruled that the claimants lacked standing and dismissed the case. Following the judgment, the claimants appealed this decision to the Supreme Court. The case is scheduled to be heard in March 2026.