International Law in Brief

ICC Dismisses Communication Seeking to Accept Court’s Jurisdiction Over Egypt (May 1, 2014)

Author: 
Emily MacKenzie

On May 1, 2014, the International Criminal Court (ICC) dismissed a communication seeking jurisdiction with respect to alleged crimes committed on Egyptian territory since June 1, 2013.

EU Signs Marrakesh Treaty (April 30, 2014)

Author: 
Nicole R. Tuttle

On April 30, 2014, the European Union signed the Marrakesh Treaty.

Tunisia Withdraws Declaration and Reservations to Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (April 23, 2014)

Author: 
Nicole R. Tuttle

On April 23, 2014, the U.N.

International Lawyers and Legal Experts Write Open Letter to the United Nations on Humanitarian Aid in Syria (April 28, 2014)

Author: 
Nicole R. Tuttle

On April 28, 2014, thirty-five international lawyers and legal experts signed an open letter

OPCW-U.N. Joint Mission Urges Syria to Complete Chemical Weapons Removal (April 27, 2014)

Author: 
Nicole R. Tuttle

On April 27, 2014, the Joint Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the United Nations (Joint Mission)

Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia Finds Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea Fit to Stand Trial (April 25, 2014)

Author: 
Emily MacKenzie

On April 25, 2014, the Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) found, in two separate decisions, that

ICC Prosecutor Opens Preliminary Examination in Ukraine After Acceptance of Jurisdiction (April 25, 2014)

Author: 
Emily MacKenzie

On April 25, 2014, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (the Court), Fatou Bensouda, opened a preliminary examination of the situation in Ukraine.

Special Tribunal for Lebanon Lifts Confidentiality On Decision to Charge Journalists and Media Organizations with Contempt (April 24, 2014)

Author: 
Emily MacKenzie

On April 24, 2014, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (the Tribunal)

ICC Trial Chamber Summonses Witnesses and Requests Kenyan Cooperation in Ruto and Sang Case (April 17, 2014)

Author: 
Emily MacKenzie

On April 17, 2014, Trial Chamber V(A) of the International Criminal Court (the Court) granted, by majority, the Prosecutor’s request

U.N. Security Council Resolution Calls for Recommitment to Fight Against Genocide (April 16, 2014)

Author: 
Nicole R. Tuttle

On April 16, 2014, the U.N.