Category: International criminal justice

Israel accused of crimes against humanity over forced displacement in Gaza

Human Rights Watch says it has evidence that suggests ‘the war crime of forcible transfer’ of civiliansIsrael is using evacuation orders to pursue the “deliberate and massive forced displacement” of...

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No 10 fears ICC will ask UK to sign Benjamin Netanyahu arrest warrant

Downing Street said to be concerned by political fallout at moment of extreme tension in Middle East• Middle East crisis – latest news updatesDowning Street fears it is to be asked to support the issue of an...

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UK decision to suspend some Israel arms sales faces growing backlash

Criticism of decision comes from across political spectrum, with some saying ban does not go far enoughThe decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel was facing a growing backlash from all sides, with Boris Johnson accusing...

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Britain drops its challenge to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

Labour government says it will not pursue questions on court’s jurisdiction over Netanyahu and GallantMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesBritain has said it will not proceed with efforts to question whether the...

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America is ‘pressuring UK to block ICC’s Netanyahu arrest warrant’

Human rights barrister says US expects Labour to continue Tories’ challenge of court’s proposed action against Israeli PM The US has been accused of putting pressure on Labour to uphold a legal challenge mounted by...

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Labour would comply with ICC arrest order for Netanyahu, Lammy reiterates

Shadow foreign secretary repeats belief in ‘rules-based order’ and also says UK would not reopen issue of EU membershipDavid Lammy has reiterated that Labour would seek to implement an arrest warrant against Benjamin...

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Israel’s Gaza action has bordered on reckless, says ex-MI6 chief

Alex Younger’s claim that insufficient care is being paid to collateral risks comes as UK is urged to suspend arms sales to IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s actions in Gaza have “bordered...

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British lawyers call on government to press for ceasefire in Gaza

Signatories to open letter also urge ministers to stop sales of arms that could be used in violation of international lawMore than 250 British lawyers, including eminent KCs and professors of law, have called on the UK...

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