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Are we witnessing the death of international law? – podcast
By August 1, 2025

A growing number of scholars and lawyers are losing faith in the current system. Others say the law is not to blame, but the states that are supposed to uphold itBy Linda Kinstler. Read by Rachel Handshaw Continue reading…

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Starmer ‘listening to hostages’ but intends to stick to Palestine statehood plan
ByRowena Mason and Eleni Courea July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Freed British-Israeli accuses PM of ‘moral failure’ over move to recognise Palestine at UN unless Israel changes courseKeir Starmer has said he is listening to hostages taken by Hamas but still intends to recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel com…

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Palestine Action co-founder wins permission to challenge ban
ByHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Judge says ban on direct action group could have ‘chilling effect’ on legitimate political speechThe co-founder of Palestine Action can bring an unprecedented legal challenge to the home secretary’s decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws, …

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Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights?
ByDaniel Trilling July 29, 2025

Many of his supporters hoped the Prime Minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed The international human rights system – the rules, principles and practices intended…

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‘Really cautious’: why the ICJ is delaying a Gaza genocide verdict
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent July 27, 2025

While Palestinians starve and global opinion hardens, judgment from international court may not come until 2027 – or laterWhile Palestinians in Gaza die in ever-increasing numbers from starvation each day and a growing number of legal scholars, aid off…

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‘Really cautious’: why the ICJ is delaying a Gaza genocide verdict
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent July 27, 2025

While Palestinians starve and global opinion hardens, judgment from international court may not come until 2027 – or laterWhile Palestinians in Gaza die in ever-increasing numbers from starvation each day and a growing number of legal scholars, aid off…

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France’s top court annuls arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad
ByKim Willsher in Paris July 25, 2025

Judges rule document invalid as former Syrian leader had immunity as head of state France’s highest court has cancelled an arrest warrant for the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity during the …

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The Guardian view on starvation in Gaza: it will take more than words to halt Israel’s genocide | Editorial
ByEditorial July 23, 2025

Condemnation is rightly growing. But until concrete action is taken, western allies will remain complicit with these horrifying crimesJuly has been one of the deadliest months of the war in Gaza, with Israel killing one person every 12 minutes. The UN …

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British ministers are betting they won’t face justice for complicity over Gaza. It’s a big risk to take | Owen Jones
ByOwen Jones July 23, 2025

David Lammy seemingly believes Israel and its supporters will always be able to act with impunity – but the status quo surely cannot holdA terrible tipping point in Gaza has been reached. The number of people admitted to hospital or dying from starvati…

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Australia condemns Israel for ‘indefensible’ Gaza deaths as it joins coalition of countries denouncing Israel
ByJosh Butler July 21, 2025

Australia and 27 other countries said it was ‘horrifying’ that over 800 Palestinians were killed while seeking aidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe thousands of civilian…

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