G37 Chambers

UN Special Procedures call for Israel to face immediate accountability and consequences for systemic violations of international law Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts, including the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, the Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, highlighted Israel’s long history of disregard for international law, including crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocidal acts. This and other International Legal News can be found in our weekly round-up here: https://lnkd.in/d9ARUpCc

Chambers is looking forward to hosting this interactive event, exploring sanctions and the rule of law in 2025. With speakers exploring themes such as effectiveness of sanctions and their interactions with human rights, the evening promises to open a frank conversation into the realities and challenges surrounding sanctions today. We hope to see you there. https://lnkd.in/dTUStj-i

G37 Chambers is delighted to welcome Anastasia Medvedskaya as an Associate Member. Anastasia is admitted to the Paris Bar, with over 10 years extensive expertise in international arbitration and public international law. She has represented sovereign states and private entities in high-profile investment and commercial disputes across various sectors, including oil and gas, telecommunications, and banking. Beyond arbitration, Anastasia has experience in quantum assessment, international sanctions, sovereign bond disputes, asset expropriation and extradition. Her full profile is available here: https://lnkd.in/dcU6Bk7C

Ten former Bosnian Army members have been charged with war crimes against Serb civilians and prisoners of war during the 1992-95 conflict, specifically in the Hrasnica area near Sarajevo. The accused are said to have mistreated around 100 detainees, including women, elderly people, and minors, subjecting them to forced labor, injuries, and executions. This and other International Legal News can be found in our weekly round-up here: https://lnkd.in/dzNA2TEy

The Estonian Justice Minister stated that centuries-old international maritime law needs to be updated to outlaw damage to undersea infrastructure such as cables and pipelines, after cables connecting it to Finland were again damaged this week. This and other International Legal News can be found in our weekly round-up here: https://lnkd.in/de6dcqi5

Toby Cadman discusses on BBC Radio 4 the prospect of Asma al-Assad returning to the UK amid ongoing sanctions and potential criminal prosecution. https://lnkd.in/dQeEmx6K

No Walls podcast interview: G37’s Isabella Kirwan discusses cutting-edge issues in international criminal law and human rights, including alongside Yasmine Ahmed, the UK Director of HumanRights Watch, Toufique Hossain of Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Anna Spivack. She comments on the legal issues surrounding the ICC arrest warrants issued on the situation in Palestine, potential sanctions against the ICC and the independence of the court, and potential next steps for accountability in Syria. https://lnkd.in/drSdUFvY #justice #accountability #internationallaw #lawyer #internationallawyer #Syria #Palestine #Israel #ICC

UN General Assembly adopts Resolution requesting Advisory Opinion from ICJ on the obligations of Israel regarding the provision of humanitarian aid for the Palestinian population. This and other International Legal News can be found in our weekly round-up here: https://lnkd.in/dfkuneZ8