Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Courts and Justice

UK High Court Hears Challenge to Arms Exports to Israel Over Gaza Bombing and Human Rights Concerns

International human rights organisations such as Oxfam GB, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International UK have been granted permission to intervene in the case, lending ..

Published on: 13 May, 2025

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Justify Deportation of Palestinian Activist

District Court Judge Michael Farbiarz, based in Newark, New Jersey, ordered the administration to present a catalogue of every case in which U.S. officials have ..

Published on: 8 May, 2025

International Court of Justice (ICJ) Issues Order on Sudan’s Request for Provisional Measures in Case Against the United Arab Emirates

As Sudan waits for the verdict, the international community remains on edge, watching closely to see whether the ICJ will take immediate action to prevent ..

Published on: 5 May, 2025

ICJ Continues Hearings on UN Request for Advisory Opinion Regarding Israel’s Obligations in Occupied Palestinian Territory

It is important to note that the ICJ’s opinions are advisory in nature, meaning that, while they carry significant legal weight and authority, they are ..

Published on: 1 May, 2025

ICJ Continues Hearings on Legal Status of Israeli Policies in Occupied Palestinian Territory — Day 3 of 5

Once the oral phase concludes, the panel of judges will retire for closed deliberations—a process that may take several weeks. The Court will then publicly ..

Published on: 30 April, 2025

Harvard Takes the Trump Administration to Court

The litigation is likely to involve protracted discovery processes, complex constitutional arguments, and appeals that could reach the Supreme Court. But the stakes are clear.

Published on: 24 April, 2025

Denmark’s Arms Sales to Israe

The Danish government was sued in 2024 by a group of human rights organizations who argue that arms sales to Israel will have contributed to ..

Published on: 10 April, 2025

Supreme Court Allows Use of US Alien Enemies Act for Deportations, with Rights to Challenge Evidence in Court

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. temporarily blocked a trial judge’s order, which had directed the U.S. government to return a Salvadoran migrant, who was ..

Published on: 9 April, 2025

Uganda/The Resumption of Kizza Besigye’s Trial

As the trial resumes, the eyes of the international community are on Uganda, watching closely to see whether Besigye will receive a fair trial, or ..

Published on: 14 January, 2025

The High Court Battle Over UK Arms Exports to Israel

The arms exports in question do not currently include component parts for the F-35 fighter jet program, which has been a focal point of the ..

Published on: 14 January, 2025

Netanyahu Set to Continue Testifying in Corruption Trial Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

The case involves serious charges, including bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, and has been a focal point of political and public debate in Israel. ..

Published on: 24 December, 2024