Justice Policy

Joint Position Paper Regarding the Temporary Electoral System for the Syrian Parliament

Joint Position Paper Regarding the Temporary Electoral System for the Syrian Parliament

Decree No. (143): Reforming the Electoral System is a Prerequisite for a Parliament Capable of Supporting Political Transition Decree No. (143) of 2025, issued by the Transitional President of Syria

Conditions for safe and dignified voluntary return currently absent in Syria

Conditions for safe and dignified voluntary return currently absent in Syria

Since the fall of the Assad government, EU member states have become increasingly vocal about the possibility of designating Syria as a safe country for the voluntary return of refugees

Verified Evidence Reveals Rights Violations in Suwayda

Verified Evidence Reveals Rights Violations in Suwayda

On July 13, 2025, the Internal Security Forces of the Syrian government halted traffic on the Damascus-Suwayda road after a Druze truck driver was reportedly kidnapped, an action that was

Overview of Institutions Pursuing Justice and Accountability in Syria

Overview of Institutions Pursuing Justice and Accountability in Syria

Since the fall of the Assad government in Syria, the transitional government of Ahmed Al-Sharaa has established several institutions to pursue justice and accountability efforts. These entities join an already

German Court Ruling Must Not Risk Premature Assessments of Syria or Jumpstart Returns

German Court Ruling Must Not Risk Premature Assessments of Syria or Jumpstart Returns

For over six months, several EU member states have suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrian nationals, rightly citing shifting and uncertain conditions on the ground as a barrier

Child Recruitment Practices Continue in Syria Before and After the Fall of Assad

Child Recruitment Practices Continue in Syria Before and After the Fall of Assad

In April 2024, the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) published “She is Still a Child,” a report based on interviews with 22 families that documented 23 cases of child

A First Step Towards Transitional Justice in Syria

A First Step Towards Transitional Justice in Syria

On May 17, President Al-Sharaa signed Decree No. 20 regarding the formation of a National Commission for Transitional Justice (NCTJ). The Decree provides that the NCTJ will be responsible for

A Step towards Justice: ten years later

A Step towards Justice: ten years later

With the departure of Assad, comprehensive justice for Syrians finally appeared to be on the horizon. Renewed clashes in the first weeks of March only serve to underline the importance

A Problematic Constitutional Declaration

A Problematic Constitutional Declaration

On March 13, Interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa signed a Constitutional Declaration (unofficial English translation) which will dictate the terms of governance in Syria for the next five years. There is