Justice Policy

Policy Brief: Managing ISIS Prisons in Syria

Policy Brief: Managing ISIS Prisons in Syria

As a week-long standoff between ISIS fighters and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) draws to a close in Hassakeh province, civilians in the region have been left to cope with

France is not a safe haven for human rights abusers – despite high court opinion

France is not a safe haven for human rights abusers – despite high court opinion

A longer version of this article first appeared in Just Security [https://www.justsecurity.org/79473/france-is-not-a-safe-haven-for-human-rights-abusers-despite-high-court-opinion/] A bombshell opinion from France’s highest court has raised doubts about the

What Syrians can expect from the new German government

What Syrians can expect from the new German government

With the new German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, being sworn in on Wednesday this week, Germany will be governed by a coalition of the Social Democrats (SDP), the Greens (Bündnis 90/

SJAC Again Calls on ICC Prosecutor to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity Committed by Greece Against Refugees

SJAC Again Calls on ICC Prosecutor to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity Committed by Greece Against Refugees

A full PDF of SJAC’s second submission to the International Criminal Court is available for download, here. [https://syriaaccountability.org/library/supplementary-submission-to-the-communique-to-the-office-of-the-prosecutor-of-the-international-criminal-court/] The original submission is available here [https:

PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Military Should Implement Amends Program for Civilians Killed or Injured in Syria

PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Military Should Implement Amends Program for Civilians Killed or Injured in Syria

Despite its acknowledgment of civilian losses, the U.S. military has failed to make ex gratia payments to civilians who were killed or injured during the U.S.-led battle

Interpol on Red Notice: Why Syria Should Remain outside International Law Enforcement

Interpol on Red Notice: Why Syria Should Remain outside International Law Enforcement

As the international community continues to normalize relations with the Syrian government, Syrians in the diaspora have expressed growing concerns for their safety. Yet their calls have gone largely ignored.

­Determining the Perpetrators: The first step in a realistic plan for accountability in Syria

­Determining the Perpetrators: The first step in a realistic plan for accountability in Syria

International power dynamics have created significant challenges [https://syriaaccountability.org/updates/2020/11/25/consideration-of-a-pooled-jurisdiction-tribunal-for-syria/] in identifying a viable model for transitional justice in Syria. Regardless of the model chosen

The New Child Rights Law in Syria will not protect children

The New Child Rights Law in Syria will not protect children

In August 2021, the Syrian government formally issued a new law (No. 21/2021 [https://truth-sy.com/12518.html]) expanding the rights and protections afforded to children. However, the reality

Looking Across the Pond: What Germany and the US can learn from each other when prosecuting international crimes

Looking Across the Pond: What Germany and the US can learn from each other when prosecuting international crimes

As part of its work monitoring trials [https://syriaaccountability.org/trial-monitoring/] that prosecute crimes committed in Syria, SJAC has closely followed the developments of US v. Alexanda Kotey and El

Juvenile Justice and Victim Participation in trials of Foreign ISIS Members

Juvenile Justice and Victim Participation in trials of Foreign ISIS Members

Two recent cases in Germany raise the question of how to balance the rights of juvenile defendants with the rights of victims to participate in proceedings. The Higher Regional Court