Universal Jurisdiction

In order to assist Syrian victims living in the United States, SJAC has produced a guide on how to pursue justice for crimes committed in Syria through the national courts of the United States. The guide, available below in Arabic and English, outlines how to submit a complaint, the investigation and trial process, and the rights of victims and witnesses.

United States

Belgium

France

Germany

Netherlands

Sweden

United Kingdom


In order to assist lawyers supporting Syrian victims living in the United States, SJAC has produced a summary of legal avenues for victims of crimes in Syria under U.S. law. Most of the acts and statutes have jurisdictional limits that present roadblocks for Syrian victims seeking accountability. The guide, available below in Arabic and English, outlines relevant acts and statutes for both civil and criminal complaints.


In order to assist Syrian victims living in Europe, SJAC has produced a series of guides on how to pursue justice for crimes committed in Syria through the national courts of six different European countries. The guides, available below in Arabic and English, outline how to submit a complaint, the investigation and trial process, and the rights of victims and witnesses.

Belgium


France

WITNESS PROTECTION IN FRANCE
GUIDE FOR WITNESSES OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN SYRIA العربية Français Guide to Witness Protection in FranceWitness Protection in France.pdf2 MBdownload-circle Guides for Other European Countries * Witness Protection in Germany PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE 1 - ELIGIBILITY : Who is eligible for witness status in France? * What is a “witness” and

Germany

WITNESS PROTECTION IN GERMANY: GUIDE FOR WITNESSES OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN SYRIA
A witness refers to a person who provides information about a specific event or course of events in an investigation and/or trial, which constitutes important evidence in court proceedings.

The Netherlands

Witness Protection in the Netherlands: Guide for Witnesses of Crimes Committed in Syria
If you witnessed serious crimes committed in Syria, you might have valuable information for legal proceedings in the Netherlands. You may have reasonable concerns about your safety, privacy or immigration status which are preventing you from contacting authorities. However, some witness protection measures are available. In this document, you will

Sweden


United Kingdom