SBC & Dar Justice joined a discussion on international justice and accountability
12 February 2025
A discussion was held in London between Liechtenstein’s Ambassador to the UN, Christian Wenaweser, and key UK partners and allies to explore the opportunities and challenges in international justice and accountability.
Wenaweser is a leading global expert in this field, having served as President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) from 2009 to 2011. He played a pivotal role in the criminalization of the crime of aggression before the ICC and was instrumental in the creation of the Independent Impartial Investigative Mechanism (IIIM) for Syria.
The discussion covered several key topics, including:
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The impact of US sanctions on the ICC and possible mitigation strategies.
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The progress in establishing a tribunal to address the crime of aggression.
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Justice and accountability opportunities in Syria.
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The latest developments at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Participating Organizations:
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Human Rights Watch
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Amnesty International UK
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Amnesty International
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Save the Children UK
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Sigrid Rausing Trust
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Freedom From Torture
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The Elders
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Islamic Relief
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Dar Justice
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Syrian British Consortium
This session was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international justice, ensure accountability for grave violations, and support global mechanisms for legal redress, particularly in contexts such as Syria and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
