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UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia ruled lawful – BBC News

‘UK government arms sales to Saudi Arabia are lawful, the High Court has ruled, after seeing secret evidence.’ Full StoryBBC News, 10th July 2017Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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Attorney General’s speech at the International Justice Day event – Attorney...

‘Attorney General discusses the importance of evidence gathering in Syria and Iraq to enable domestic prosecutions.’ Full speech Attorney General’s Office, 17th july 2017 Source: www.gov.uk/ago

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High Court blocks bid to prosecute Tony Blair over Iraq War – The Independent

‘The High Court has blocked a bid by a former chief of staff of the Iraqi army to bring a private prosecution against Tony Blair over the Iraq War.’ Full StoryThe Independent, 31st July 2017Source:...

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Scandal of British troops cleared of Iraq death 14 years ago now facing fresh...

‘British troops finally cleared of wrongdoing over the death of an Iraqi civilian 14 years ago face the “insanity” of a fresh inquiry ordered by the Ministry of Defence, The Telegraph can disclose.’...

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Criminal or casualty? – Counsel

‘Marine A is a salutary lesson on the pressures of modern warfare and those acting for service personnel, say Shaun Esprit and Jo Morris.’ Full StoryCounsel, October 2017Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

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MOD to compensate Iraqis for “ill treatment” – UK Human Rights Blog

‘The High Court has upheld claims by four Iraqi civilians that their human rights had been breached by the British army. Their claims in tort were rejected as time-barred.’ Full StoryUK Human Rights...

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Veronika Fikfak and Hayley J. Hooper: Whither the War Powers Convention? What...

‘On Friday 13 April 2018 the Royal Air Force participated in air strikes (together with the United States and France) to degrade the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons capability and to deter further...

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Tanzil Chowdhury: Statutorising UK Military Deployments and Assessing...

‘The paramount anxieties that emerge from attempts to statutorising Parliament’s role in making decisions on whether to commit military action abroad has not just been to do with deferring power from...

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Ep. 57: Mass starvation as a weapon of war – Law Pod UK

‘Rosalind English talks to 1 Crown Office Row’s Catriona Murdoch about the ways in which international law may be used to prevent it.’ Full StoryLaw Pod UK, 10th December 2018Source: audioboom.com

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Wartime Opt Out Of Human Rights Convention Will Hurt Soldiers And Civilians,...

‘Campaign groups are warning that the new defence secretary’s pledge to opt out of the Human Rights Convention in future conflicts will hurt soldiers and civilians.’ Full StoryRights Info, 15th May...

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The CPS is failing rape victims. That’s why we’re taking legal action – The...

‘Reported rapes have soared, but cases reaching court have plummeted. Our coalition of women’s groups won’t stand for it.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 10th June 2019Source: www.theguardian.com

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UK ministers challenge court ruling on Saudi Arabia arms sales – The Guardian

‘Ministers have asked the courts to set aside a landmark ruling that British arms sales to Saudi Arabia are unlawful, a legal manoeuvre that prompted Jeremy Corbyn to accuse the Conservatives of...

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Government apologises for breaching court ruling against arms sales to Saudi...

‘The government has apologised for breaching a court ruling against the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia that could be used in the Yemen conflict.’ Full StoryThe Independent, 16th September 2019Source:...

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Tory minister admits UK breached court order banning arms sales to Saudi...

‘The government has again admitted breaching a court order banning arms sales to Saudi Arabia over concerns they could be used in the Yemen war.’ Full StoryThe Independent, 26th September 2019Source:...

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New Judgment: R v TRA [2019] UKSC 52 – UKSC Blog

‘The appellant was arrested in the United Kingdom in 2017 and charged with one count of conspiracy to commit torture and seven counts of torture, contrary to the Criminal Justice Act 1988, section 134....

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International Criminal Court may investigate UK ‘war crimes cover-up’– BBC News

‘The International Criminal Court could open its first investigation into the British military following a BBC programme about alleged war crimes.’ Full StoryBBC News, 18th November 2019Source:...

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High court to hear legal battle over UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia – The...

‘Anti-arms trade campaigners have been given permission to challenge in the high court the UK government’s decision to resume the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia that could be used in the war in Yemen.’...

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Iraq war: Abuse claims against soldiers close with no prosecutions – BBC News

‘All remaining investigations into allegations of abuse by British soldiers in Iraq have now finished without any prosecutions being brought.’ Full StoryBBC News, 20th October 2021Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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Research Briefing: No-fly zones and Ukraine – House of Commons Library

‘The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before?’ Full StoryHouse of Commons Library , 7th March 2021Source:...

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War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished? – The Independent

‘International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha.’ Full StoryThe...

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Stop matching lone female Ukraine refugees with single men, UK told – The...

‘UN agency intervenes in wake of claims predatory men using Homes for Ukraine scheme to target vulnerable.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 13th April 2022Source: www.theguardian.com

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UK’s visa schemes ‘creating and heightening’ trafficking and exploitation...

‘The UK’s visa schemes for Ukrainian refugees are “lacking in clarity, resourcing and accountability” and are heightening the risk of trafficking and exploitation, according to a report.’ Full StoryThe...

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International law should be applied to cyberspace, Attorney General to say –...

‘International law should be applied to cyberspace to make it clear when a nation state has acted unlawfully and what action can be legally taken in response to a cyberattack, the Attorney General will...

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Wimbledon ban on Russian players raises equality law questions – OUT-LAW.com

‘The recent move to ban Russian and Belarussian players from participating in this year’s Wimbledon Championships brings into focus the role of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”) in sport.’ Full...

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London Metal Exchange sued for $456m over cancelled nickel trades – BBC News

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has been sued for $456m (£365m) by fund manager Elliott Associates following the suspension and cancellation of nickel trades earlier this year. The claim was filed in...

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Row over UK child visas as Ukrainian violinist’s three-month wait continues –...

‘A talented 17-year-old violinist living on the frontline in south-east Ukraine has been left waiting three months for a British visa, revealing serious flaws in government promises to help...

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Chinese seafarers were coerced into leaving UK after war, Home Office admits...

‘Chinese seafarers with British wives and children were “coerced” into boats leaving Liverpool after the second world war in a “racially inflected” secret government programme, the Home Office has...

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UK law firms banned from handling transactional work for Russians – Legal...

‘UK law firms will be unable to provide “transactional legal advisory services” to Russians after the government ratcheted up the sanctions regime yet further.’ Full StoryLegal Futures, 3rd October...

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Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative strategy – Government...

‘This strategy sets out the UK government’s approach to preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence.’ Full StoryGovernment publications, 28th November 2022Source: www.gov.uk

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London to host major international meeting on war crimes – Ministry of Justice

‘Justice ministers from around the world will convene in London in March to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigating alleged war crimes in Ukraine.’ Full StoryMinistry of Justice,...

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Ukraine war ‘opening eyes’ to need to reform England’s libel laws, says...

‘Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has helped “open eyes” to the idea of reforming England’s increasingly draconian libel and privacy laws, according to one of the country’s leading media advocates.’ Full...

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Court can enter judgment in favour of sanctioned Russian party – Legal Futures

‘The UK sanctions regime does not block the courts from entering judgments in favour of a party on the sanctions list, the High Court has ruled.’ Full StoryLegal Futures, 1st February 2023Source:...

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EU and UK action shows role for sanctions in tackling gender inequality –...

‘Action announced by the EU and UK highlights the role that sanctions can play in tackling gender inequality globally, an expert has said.’ Full StoryOUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2023Source:...

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Inquiry into claims of unlawful killings in Afghanistan by UK armed forces...

‘The inquiry into allegations of unlawful killings by the UK armed forces in Afghanistan is set to be officially launched. The probe’s chair, Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, is expected to announce a call...

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Insurer wins court fight over University of Exeter bomb damage claim – BBC News

‘An insurance company has won a High Court fight over its refusal to pay out on a claim for damage caused by the disposal of a World War Two bomb.’ Full StoryBBC News, 22nd March 2023Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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UK to clamp down on sanctions loopholes used by Wagner group head – The Guardian

‘UK ministers have tightened up sanctions rules to avoid a repeat of a recent controversy in which lawyers acting for the head of the Wagner group obtained an exemption from curbs to sue a British...

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BSB survey of sanctions compliance at the Commercial Bar finds good levels of...

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published a thematic review of sanctions compliance focused on 31 chambers that are members of the Commercial Bar Association. The BSB generally found that...

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Ban on providing legal advisory services to Russians comes into force – Legal...

‘A ban on UK lawyers providing “legal advisory services” to Russians comes into force today as the government ratchets up sanctions following the Ukraine invasion yet further.’ Full StoryLegal Futures,...

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Abramovich ally begins high court challenge against UK sanctions – The Guardian

‘Eugene Shvidler, a longtime ally of the billionaire Roman Abramovich, has accused the UK government of “oppressive treatment” as he launched a legal challenge against sanctions imposed upon him after...

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Emphasis on sanctions compliance legal advice record-keeping under new...

‘The UK government has granted a general licence to enable UK lawyers to provide legal advice to non-UK individuals and businesses in relation to their compliance with international sanctions on...

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UK to declare Wagner group a terrorist organisation – The Guardian

‘The Wagner mercenary group will be declared a terrorist organisation, the Home Office has announced.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 5th September 2023Source: www.theguardian.com

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CPS prosecution guidance on protests and demonstrations in light of the...

‘The CPS is aware that following the recent disturbing events in the Middle East, the public and many different communities may be concerned about protests or demonstrations. The CPS recognises that...

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Andy McDonald sues Tory MP who accused him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas...

‘A suspended Labour MP is suing the Conservative MP Chris Clarkson, who accused him of “seeking to justify the murderous actions of Hamas” in the Israel-Hamas conflict.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 3rd...

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Hitler partly to blame for 2021 blast damage, Court of Appeal confirms – Law...

‘A judge was correct to find that damage caused by the detonation of a 79-year-old German bomb was the fault of the Luftwaffe and not a 2021 bomb disposal squad, the Court of Appeal has ruled. In...

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Financial Sanction and Free Speech in the High Court – UK Human Rights Blog

‘Graham Phillips, the Claimant, is a British national and video blogger who posts content from the Donbass dressed in Russian military fatigues. He says he is a journalist who provides a...

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Top Cases of 2023: the good, the bad and the legally complicated – UK Human...

‘As the dust settles on another year, it is (just about still) time to look back over the year gone to review some of the most dramatic, legally interesting or impactful cases of the year gone by. As...

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Unmanaged illegal migration brings rule of law into disrepute – Chalk – Law...

‘Unmanaged illegal migration risks bringing the rule of law into disrepute, the lord chancellor said last night. In a speech to legislators and lawyers during a visit to the US, Alex Chalk MP said such...

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Home Office plans new protest offences and anti-Zionism is a protected belief...

‘The Home Office has announced its intention to create new offences relating to actions taken by attendees at protests. The plans include making it an offence to possess flares or pyrotechnics at a...

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High court rejects legal challenge over UK arms sales to Israel – The Guardian

‘The high court has dismissed a case urging the suspension of UK arms sales to Israel.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 20th February 2024Source: www.theguardian.com

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Case Comment: Herculito Maritime Ltd and Ors v Gunvor International BV and...

‘On 17 January 2024, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in Herculito Maritime Ltd & Ors v Gunvor International BV & Ors unanimously dismissing the appeal. In this post David McKie, Partner...

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