Ich freue mich auf die Diskussion zur aktuellen Lage des #Völker(straf)rechts in Saal 600 anlässlich der Eröffnung des #Nürnberger Hauptkriesgsverbrecherprozesses vor 80 Jahren. #ICL

Die ZEIT hat mich gebeten, etwas über den großen Anton Pelinka zu schreiben - dessen Nachfolger ich werden wollte, als ich vor genau 40 Jahren seinetwegen begann, Politikwissenschaft zu studieren:

Das Wissen, dass es mehr als ein deutschsprachiges Land mit einer #Rechtsordnung gibt, hätte man sogar der AI zugetraut. #ArtificalUnIntelligence

Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:

Not necessarily a move that inspires confidence in a peaceful future

"Russia and the United States have discussed Israel’s occupation of the West Bank as a model for ending the war in Ukraine" “Ukraine will never give up its sovereignty. But the reality is it’ll be occupied territory and the model is Palestine.” An abomination.

Eight years after French president Emmanuel Macron pledged to return African heritage to the continent, his government has adopted a bill facilitating the deaccession of cultural items plundered from former colonies. www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/30/f...

The UN has determined that the “worst-case scenario of Famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip.” Alex DeWaal and @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social call for all States to fulfill their moral, legal, and basic human imperatives now by ensuring comprehensive humanitarian action.

The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber has found that Hungary failed to comply with its obligations under the ICC Statute by not arresting Benjamin Netanyahu when he was in Hungary. The Court refers the matter of Hungary’s non-compliance to the Assembly of States Parties.

#ICC delivers judgment in the trial of Alfred #Yekatom & Patrice-Edouard #Ngaisson live now #CAR

There is, undoubtedly, much to say about the ICJ’s landmark advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. In this post, Julian and I begin by unpacking the Court’s treatment of the sources of international law governing climate change and how those sources interact.

"Das größte Problem der Welt vor dem höchsten Gericht der Welt" - heute verkündet der Internationale Gerichtshof sein Gutachten zum Klimawandel. Es wird klären wozu Staaten im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel verpflichtet sind und welche rechtlichen Konsequenzen es gibt, wenn sie dem nicht nachkommen.

🧵 Big ruling today from Europe’s top human rights court. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has officially found Russia responsible for multiple human rights violations in eastern Ukraine, and for the downing of MH17.

Amidst the discussion on harmonizing the Court's #jurisdiction over all core crimes at the #ICC #ASP's Special Session, the number of States Parties ratifying the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression is growing. Welcome #Seychelles #49. #ICL #PIL

[Teaser mode: on] this decision goes at the heart of the presentation @lucapasquet.bsky.social and I will give on 10 September in the context of the pre-(ESIL)conference session organized by @esiligicj.bsky.social ✈️ please French Cassation judges behave!

Hot on the heels of the advisory opinion by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on 3 July confirming obligations on states, the International Court of Justice #ICJ Advisory Opinion #AO on #climatechange to be delivered on 23 July. One to watch!

Welcome under the bluesky Global Institute for the Prevention of #Aggression! #GIPA - @gipaofficial.bsky.social

Weekend reading in the run up to the #review of the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression at the Special Session of the Assembly of States of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which commences on Monday. #ICC #ASP

“There is hereby established the Special Tribunal to investigate, prosecute and try persons who bear the greatest responsibility for the crime of #aggression against #Ukraine.” #STCoA

Congrats to the AU, SL, CH, and GIPA for organizing an important seminar today on the crime of aggression. The Special Session of the Review Conference, will be a unique opportunity to not only bridge the accountability gap but also to advance collective efforts towards upholding the UN Charter.

#Hungary withdraws from the #RomeStatute of the International Criminal Court. It will be the only #EU non-state party. The withrawal takes effect in one year. Duty to #cooperate fully with the #ICC re ongoing proceedings will not be affected. treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...

#Timor-Leste ratifies the #Kampala #amendments on the crime of #aggression #48 treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will temporarily step down pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, the court announced Friday.

This is huge

Excellent article by @mollyquell.bsky.social on the impact of US sanctions on international criminal justice. Also exemplifying dependencies created by tech subscription services.

#CoE Committee of Ministers backs #STCoA. “Member states have chosen to establish the Special Tribunal within the framework of the Council of Europe. Now it is up to them to follow through … . Funding for the Tribunal must also be secured.” #aggression against #Ukraine

We underline that once established, in accordance with its Statute, the #SpecialTribunal will conduct its proceedings in full respect of international law and human rights, with the aim of securing accountability for the crime of #aggression and strengthening the international legal order. #STCoA

Das ist wirklich eine Freude, wenn man viel Herzblut in eine Sache steckt und dann ein Ergebnis da ist: Grundlagen für ein Tribunal zum russischen Aggressionskrieg gegen die Ukraine gelegt

Special Tribunal to prosecute the crime of #aggression committed against #Ukraine on track. Following endorsement by foreign ministers of the #coregroup, it will be established by treaties in the framework of the Council of Europe. #STCoA #CoE

Freue mich auf die Diskussion zur Bestandskraft des #Völkerrechts mit Christian Strohal, Christoph Schwarz @aies.at und @muellerschin.bsky.social beim Ö1-Europagespräch im ORF RadioKulturhaus am Montag, 28. April.

How did we get from "Do not use Wikipedia as a source" to "ask hallucinating chatbot everything"?

#SierraLeona formally submitted proposed #amendments to include #slavetrade as a crime against humanity and as a war crime, and #slavery as a war crime into the #RomeStatute of the #ICC. treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...

apnews.com/article/cent... rally against Russian Wagner mercenaries in Central African Republic

#CostaRica, #Germany, #SierraLeone, #Slovenia and #Vanuatu submitted the text of a proposed #amendment to the #RomeStatute to #harmonize the #ICC’s exercise of jurisdiction over all core crimes. treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat... #aggression #Kampala #review

Legal Limits for UNSC Action on Peace in Ukraine | by Florian Kriener and Anne Peters

#CostaRica, #Germany, #SierraLeone, #Slovenia and #Vanuatu submitted the text of a proposed #amendment to the #RomeStatute to #harmonize the #ICC’s exercise of jurisdiction over all core crimes. treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat... #aggression #Kampala #review

Ungarns Angriff auf die internationale Strafjustiz zeigt: Das Kräftemessen zwischen Demokratien und Autokratien spitzt sich zu. Die Bundesregierung muss sich entscheiden, auf welcher Seite sie steht.

A unique opportunity for young researchers to gain insight into the inner workings of the #ILC. Call for applications - roster of potential research assistants for Special Rapporteurs and Study Group or Working Group Chairs.

Unser Vorstandsmitglied Hannes Tretter ist nach schwerer Krankheit verstorben. Wir sind betroffen und trauern um eine große Persönlichkeit im Einsatz für #Demokratie, #Pressefreiheit und #Menschenrechte.

Vattel, on the responsibility of a leader that engages in war not as last resort:

Interesting developments at the ICC.

Concerning the new phase of the US-Russia relationship that has emerged, it is important to remember that there is an international treaty between the two countries where they reaffirm their commitment to respect the independence, sovereignty and existing borders of Ukraine/1

🚨 Dozens of UN human rights experts express alarm at the United States’ escalating attacks on the international architecture of human rights, the rule of law, multilateralism, the principles of sovereign equality and self-determination & vital international agreements. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Many have correctly noted that forced transfer/deportation is a war crime & crime against humanity. On “voluntariness,” it bears emphasizing that the forced nature of transfer can be established where the perpetrators take advantage of a coercive environment that precludes genuine choice.

Unpunished crimes only encourage new atrocities. Today we have taken an important step towards establishing a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This is a signal to the world that no one from Russia’s leadership is untouchable.

Well this is an interesting devt in this absurd saga of #Italy arresting & then releasing an #ICC wanted torturer. Nice to see domestic legal system action twds accountability for #intLaw violations.

The amazing ATLAS Women have arrived on Bluesky. Welcome @atlaswomen.bsky.social!

BREAKING: The ICC's chief prosecutor has asked for arrest warrants for Taliban officials, including Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundza, for persecuting women and girls.