The International Court of Justice ruling deepens Israel’s international isolation, but the court has no enforcement powers.
Tag: Decisions and Verdicts
Greek Court Drops Shipwreck Case Against Nine Egyptians
The court said the country lacked jurisdiction in the case, in which nine Egyptians were charged with smuggling, because the ship sank in international waters. What comes next is unclear.
Top Oceans Court Says Nations Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Experts say the opinion, though nonbinding, is likely to lead to more claims for damages against polluting nations.
Julian Assange’s Extradition Appeal Hearing: What Could Happen?
A hearing on Monday will determine whether Julian Assange has any more recourse in the British courts to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Assange Can Appeal Extradition to U.S., British Court Rules
The WikiLeaks founder won his bid to appeal his extradition to the United States on espionage charges, opening a new chapter in a prolonged legal battle.
South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament
With elections just over a week away, the political comeback of the former president has presented a major test for the country’s young democracy.
Julian Assange’s Extradition Appeal Hearing: What Could Happen?
A hearing on Monday will determine whether Julian Assange has any more recourse in the British courts to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Why a New Yorker Story on a Notorious Murder Case Is Blocked in Britain
The article challenges the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse, of multiple murders last year, and has led to a debate about England’s restrictions on trial reporting.
Swiss Court Convicts Ousman Sonko, Ex-Gambian Minister, of Crimes Against Humanity
Ousman Sonko, who served under an autocratic president now in exile, was found guilty of multiple counts of intentional homicide, torture and false imprisonment against citizens of the West African country.