The UK government has received advice that Israel is breaking international law in its assault on Gaza, so has an obligation to stop supplying it with arms.
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The war has resulted in a flurry of legal proceedings in international courts. Some cases have merit, while others are very weak.
International pressure on Israel to halt its onslaught in Gaza is mounting. New Zealand has so far chosen to stay on the sidelines, despite allies taking more decisive stands.
A selection of analysis from our coverage of the war in Gaza over the past fortnight.
Hage Geingob’s legacy as a moderniser will live on despite contradictions and unfulfilled promises.
The International Court of Justice stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. New Zealand now needs to refine its foreign policy to play a constructive role in what happens next.
A changing world order and global battles for power will derail the quest for peace in Gaza and the Middle East.
Much greater emphasis will need to be taken to distinguish between targeting combatants and civilians, and additional measures of precaution will need to be taken to avoid civilian casualties.
While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, its new provisional measure could heighten pressure on both Israel and Hamas to save civilian lives and free the hostages in Gaza.
Genocide is called ‘the crime of crimes’ because of its collective significance.
The crime of genocide was first established in law by a Polish Jew who had fled the Nazis and wanted to hold them to account for the Holocaust.
Six cases are testing international accountability mechanisms and showing how small countries like New Zealand can impact global justice.
The International Court of Justice has heard arguments from each side of an extraordinary genocide case. What was said, and what happens now?
Today, hearings will begin in the International Court of Justice, where South Africa is accusing Israel of genocide in Palestine. How will the proceedings work, and what does it mean for the war?
The United Nations’ decision to ask the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on countries’ climate obligations has been hailed as a ‘turning point in climate justice’.
Thanks to Vanuatu, a vote at the next UN General Assembly could open the floodgates to international climate litigation.
While the ruling is binding, it is not enforceable. Still, it could compel other nations to support Ukraine’s cause.
The country has argued that the International Court of Justice deprived the parties of the chance to resolve the issue diplomatically.
The Rohingya case before the International Court of Justice is politically and legally significant.
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Professor of International Law, Australian National University
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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