International Courts and Tribunals

Constitutional Court of Colombia Finds That Implementation of ICJ Decision Requires Treaty (May 2, 2014)

Author: 
Steven Arrigg Koh

On May 2, 2014, the Constitutional Court of Colombia ruled (Spanish only) that the Territorial and Maritime Dispute

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.

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

Marshall Islands Files ICJ Applications Against Nine States for Failure to Fulfill Nuclear Arms Obligations (April 25, 2014)

Author: 
Steven Arrigg Koh

On April 25, 2014, the Marshall Islands filed applications (UK-related application only) that accuse nine States (China, North Korea,

ICTY Trial Chamber Rejects Ratko Mladić’s Request for Acquittal (April 15, 2014)

Author: 
Emily MacKenzie

On April 15, 2014, Trial Chamber I of the U.N. International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (the Tribunal) dismissed the defense request for acquittal in the Prosecutor v.

ITLOS Delivers Judgment in M/V “Virginia G” Case (April 14, 2014)

Author: 
Emily MacKenzie

On April 14, 2014, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered its

Court of Justice of the European Union Declares Data Retention Directive Invalid (April 7, 2014)

Author: 
Emily MacKenzie

On April 7, 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the Court) issued its