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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
ByAlex Marshall April 30, 2026May 5, 2026

The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.

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Venice Biennale jury ‘will not award artists from countries facing war crimes charges’
ByAngela Giuffrida in Rome April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to the defence of human rightsThe jury of the Venice Biennale has said it would not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against h…

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No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
ByEmma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem March 25, 2026

Dozens of former Israeli military, police and spy chiefs describe situation as ‘organised Jewish terrorism’Middle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has not prosecuted its citizens for killing Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank since the sta…

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Trump’s sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |
BySandra L Babcock, Susan M Akram, Asli Bali, Thomas Becker and James Cavallaro March 24, 2026

Francesca Albanese recommended ICC arrests and investigations over Gaza. Who will be the administration’s next target?We are North American university professors and human rights lawyers who teach, write, and speak about the human rights of people arou…

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Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children
ByIsaaq Tomkins March 12, 2026

Former PM says schools ‘deserve same moral status as hospitals’ after 168 schoolgirls killed in US-Israel war on IranGordon Brown: ‘Children killed, a school turned into a graveyard: even in wartime, we can’t accept this’A school turned into a graveyar…

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Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, Son of Libyan Dictator, Is Killed
ByIslam Al-Atrash and Ephrat Livni February 3, 2026

Mr. el-Qaddafi, 53, a politician and a son of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, was killed after four men stormed his house, the lawyer said. No other details were released.

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International law meant to limit effects of war at breaking point, study finds
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor February 2, 2026

Report covering 23 conflicts over last 18 months concludes more than 100,000 civilians have been killed as war crimes rage out of controlAn authoritative survey of 23 armed conflicts over the last 18 months has concluded that international law seeking …

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Welcome to our age of impunity – where the ICC prosecuting atrocities is a rare feat | Simon Tisdall
BySimon Tisdall December 14, 2025

The jailing of a Sudanese militia leader is an anomaly in a world where Putin, Netanyahu and yes, Hegseth, act without fear of international lawIt was a rare success for international courts struggling to resist a rising tide of official lawlessness. A…

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When Israel breaks international law, what does Trump’s US do? Sanction the judges | Owen Jones
ByOwen Jones November 26, 2025

Three ICC judges have been put on a list with terrorists after approving an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. This is the charade of the ‘rules-based order’The fate of one French judge is a case study in the west’s long unravelling. Nicolas Guillo…

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When Israel breaks international law, what does Trump’s US do? Sanction the judges | Owen Jones
ByOwen Jones November 26, 2025

Three ICC judges have been put on a list with terrorists after approving an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. This is the charade of the ‘rules-based order’The fate of one French judge is a case study in the west’s long unravelling. Nicolas Guillo…

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