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Aarif Abraham

@aarifabraham.bsky.social
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Barrister, Speaker, Writer: A Constitution of the People: bit.ly/3cgX5PL | Doughty Street. Accountability Unit. UN. C4GR. St Ethelburga's | Views own. RT≠ E. Bios: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/barristers/… | aarifabraham.com

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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗖𝘁𝗛𝗥 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 - @aarifabraham.bsky.social contributed to discussions relating to enforcement of judgments, state immunity, and lawful countermeasures during the preparation of the report. #InternationalLaw
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PACE’s Legal Affairs Committee calls for implementation of ECtHR judgments concerning Russia
On 9 September 2026, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s Legal Affairs Committee called for Russian state assets to be repurposed to pay Ukrai
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I enjoyed recording this webinar for LexisNexis on "𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝘅: 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁, 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄." I hope it's of interest to colleagues/clients who grapple with overlapping areas of international law particularly in the context of investment arbitration.
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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 '𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲' ➡️ www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/parliam...
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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Aarif Abraham (@aarifabraham.bsky.social) will be the Keynote Speaker at the 4th Kerala Global Justice Dialogues to be held on Wednesday 25 March 2026, from 16:00 to 17:20 PM IST (10:30 to 11:50 UK) on the topic: “A Comparative Perspective on International Arbitration and International Mediation”.
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The 4th Kerala Global Justice Dialogues on Comparative Perspectives on International Arbitration and International Mediation
The 4th Kerala Global Justice Dialogues on Comparative Perspectives on International Arbitration and International MediationAarif Abraham will be the Keynote Speaker at the 4th Kerala Global Justice D...
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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
International Criminal Court opens investigation into Situation in Belarus & Lithuania: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/interna... @aarifabraham.bsky.social acts as Counsel for the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, instructed by the Ministry of Justice, and colleague Mr Ričard Dzikovič.
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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Aarif Abraham (@aarifabraham.bsky.social) appointed as Honorary Practice Fellow of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/aarif-a...
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
In this piece on my Substack, I explore the origins of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), which was established in Oct 2025, and the prospects of it becoming a key global institution in the settlement of international disputes.  open.substack.com/pub/aarifabr...
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The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed): Remaking or Breaking the Rules of International Dispute Settlement?
The prospective role of the International Organisation for Mediation in the peaceable settlement of international disputes.
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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Max du Plessis SC, Amal Clooney, Tatyana Eatwell, Aarif Abraham, and Nikila Kaushik have been appointed to the Attorney General’s Public International Law Panel of Counsel. We congratulate all of these members on this excellent achievement.
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Max du Plessis SC, Amal Clooney, Tatyana Eatwell, Aarif Abraham and Nikila Kaushik appointed to Attorney General’s Public International Law Panel
Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Max du Plessis SC,
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
I am looking forward to speaking at this timely and important panel discussion at the European Parliament next week convened by H.E MEP Dainius Žalimas. @doughtystreet.bsky.social www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/high-le...
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High-Level Panel on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression in the European Parliament
On 2 December 2025, the European Parliament will host a High-Level Panel on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, under the
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
A New Era in International Arbitration? A short blog post on my interventions at a roundtable discussion on international arbitration in a world in flux. Link: aarifabraham.substack.com/p/a-new-era-...
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
This is very good news - amidst a lot of bad of late - on UK Gov pro-actively supporting the rule of law, peace & security in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as working closely with democratic allies to champion the same. Pleased to continue my ongoing work with relevant partners and institutions.
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Shoaib M Khan @shoaibmkhan.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Bar Human Rights Committee and Human Rights Lawyers Association mark Human Rights Day with an online event with Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, Jo Cecil KC, Samantha Knights KC, @aarifabraham.bsky.social, @vdraphael.bsky.social, @ewelinaochab.bsky.social and others. hrla.org.uk/hrla-and-bhr...
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HRLA and BHRC to co-host third virtual seminar for International Human Rights Day 2025 - Human Rights Lawyers Association
The Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) and the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) are delighted to be co-hosting our third annual virtual seminar on Thursday 11 December 2025,...
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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes published a policy briefing on the critical threats facing Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) and the immediate steps the UK Government should take - @aarifabraham.bsky.social was a co-author of the policy briefing together with Dr Valery Perry and Dr Kurt Bassuener.
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Special Briefing Identifying Risk of Violence and Early Warning Signs of Atrocity Crimes in Bosnia
On 16 Oct 2025, the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes published a policy briefing on the critical threats facing Bosnia-Herzegovina (B
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Asymmetrical Haircuts @asymmetricalh.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Out now! We look at a new #UK initiative – the Atrocity Crimes Standing Group & ask them what they plan to do to make states follow int law obligations + prevent atrocity crimes With @ewelinaochab.bsky.social @aarifabraham.bsky.social & Christine Chinkin www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
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Episode 140 – States’ Atrocity Crimes Obligations with Aarif Abraham, Christine Chinkin and Ewelina Ochab
We explore a new UK group pressurising the government to fulfil its obligations under international law to prevent atrocities. Do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check…
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Op-Ed in @theobserveruk.bsky.social from Baroness Kennedy, Jason McCue and myself on the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes which launched last week in Parliament. Standing Group Website: www.atrocitystandinggroup.org observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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It is time for the UK to take the lead in fighting global...
During this volatile time, the initiative will be an invaluable resource to the UK and like-minded governments
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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Major International Initiative on Addressing UK Atrocity Prevention and Response Launched: Baroness Kennedy acts as the Chair of the Executive Committee. Wayne Jordash KC is a Committee Member. @aarifabraham.bsky.social acts as Convener and Committee Member.
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Major International Initiative on Addressing UK Atrocity Prevention and Response Launched
On 14 July 2025, in response to the alarming global surge in atrocity crimes and the growing threats to the international rule of law, a new independent initiative, the&nbs
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Bosnia, 30 years on: the looming crisis in the Balkans: Trouble is brewing again in the ethnically divided state, exactly three decades after the Srebrenica massacre - on.ft.com/45SDfGZ via @financialtimes.com
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Bosnia, 30 years on: the looming crisis in the Balkans
Trouble is brewing again in the ethnically divided state, exactly three decades after the Srebrenica massacre
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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
We are delighted to have achieved multiple nominations in this year’s Legal 500 Bar Awards. These nominations are based on the market feedback and research from the directory submissions of individual barristers and practice teams.  See our shortlist here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/doughty...
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Doughty Street Chambers shortlisted in 17 categories at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025
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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
International coalition of states endorse establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. 1/2 www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/interna...
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International coalition of states endorse establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression
On 9 Feb 2025, the founding documents for the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine were given political approval by high-level representatives of the Governmen
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Op-Ed by Prof. Claus Kress: "Defend International Law against Putin and Trump!" www.spiegel.de/internationa...
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Meinung: World Order Under Attack: Defend International Law against Putin and Trump!
Germany should take on a leadership role in defending the international legal order against attacks from Russia and, now, the United States. That also means that Friedrich Merz must rescind his invita...
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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
On Friday 21 March 2025, Doughty Street International hosted its inaugural Public International Law Know-How Breakfast with esteemed practitioners and stakeholders from the City of London. 1/4 Link to the note here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/sites/defaul...
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DSC Mediation @doughtystmediation.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Best of luck to our colleague @aarifabraham.bsky.social in his new role: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/aarif-a...
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Aarif Abraham appointed to Trustee Board of St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace
Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Aarif Abraham has been appoint
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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
On 4 Feb 2025, the EC, the EEAS, Council of Europe, Ukraine & 37 States laid down legal foundations for the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Follows supporting work of Aarif Abraham as part of core advisory team: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/ukraine...
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Ukraine marks major milestone in establishing Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression
On 4 Feb 2025, the European Commission, the European External Action Service, the Council of Europe, Ukraine and 37 States laid down the legal foundations, through their senior legal experts, for t
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Aarif Abraham @aarifabraham.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
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