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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Just in case the levitating conversations continue into next week's class.

Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fond memories of important ICC PR messaging that made sure the crucial work of the court was communicated (still available to read in all its glory)

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This kind of statement has been made so many times since the first US sanctions, & yet here we are again with the US knowing, correctly, that they can attack the court without repercussion. In August 2026 this kind of response is no more than a empty rhetorical vessel sailing helplessly in circles.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Reminds me of Michael Rosen's poem, Never Again.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I really enjoyed participating in this event yesterday and the really engaging discussions. Thank you very much to the organizers for the invitations hosting!

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

I really appreciated the opportunity to have been able to present on Saturday at the ADC-ICT Annual Conference where I discussed international criminal investigations beyond The Hague (ICC) and ongoing challenges and uncertainties relating to technology and the digital accountability 'ecosystem'.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

A few thoughts from me (via LinkedIn) on the continuing challenges for the International Criminal Court, and other international institutions/organisations, regarding technologies, big US tech providers, and digital sovereignty #ICC

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Looking forward to attending this event this evening.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

This could be a useful time saver tool when it comes to the marking period and feedback.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Today, once again, I find myself coming back to this question.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

News report on the current impact and implications of US sanctions against the ICC, includes a couple of quotes from me. (report by Eunseo Hong) @unirdg-law.bsky.social - www.courthousenews.com/sanctions-an...

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Next will we see the National Guard as... train guards?

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Sharing some thoughts on this piece 👇

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

At the Special Session of the ASP, Mexico delivered a joint statement condemning the sanctions against ICC judges signed by 48 member states. The statement has some less surprising signatory absences (Italy, Japan ), and some slightly more surprising ones (UK, Canada) #ICC

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Curiosity side note: Given Trumps attacks and hostilities against the ICC, I wonder if he is aware that the US has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Joint investigation Team (JiT) into alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine which also includes the participation of the ICC.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I am thankful to the Editor (Chanelle Dupuis) and the publisher for being enthusiastic and supporting the inclusion in my chapter of a reader participatory thought experiment

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I am very excited to have received my copy of the edited volume on The Senses and Memory. My chapter explores the relationship between law, memory and the human senses. Below is a short summary of the chapter:

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

That time of year to clean the ICC's 9000 trapezoid shaped windows. Here is that 'interesting' tweet from 2021 - x.com/intlcrimcour.... #ICC

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Once Hungary has submitted written notification to the UN Secretary-General the one year 'clock' starts ticket. During this period they still have obligations under Article 127 of the Rome Statute.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The Senses and Memory - vernonpress.com/book/2304

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Advocacy not with judges rather 'Waiters' and involving dice, cards, and theatrical character interventions

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Really excited yesterday to see our concept, Cafe Moot, which I created and co-developed with brilliant colleague Liz Conaghan having its 1st event. Student advocacy in a fictional café (but the pizza was real!) One student stated, 'This is the first time that I have left a Moot feeling happy'!

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

There will be English translation for the the event.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Preparing to deliver a lecture next week on international and local approaches to atrocity.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Really interesting piece on storytelling and research 👇. In relation to research on law, it has both significant potential but also scope for big resistance in the scholarship ('Cute' idea, BUT, where is the law?).

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

As we enter the Easter vacation period...

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The latest LSA Newsletter's remarks on the growing issue of traveling to the Chicago conference is frustratingly passive and unhelpful. The confernece is less than two months away: why 'monitor' the situation rather than, now, allowing a hybrid and full refund options? #LSAConference

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Thinking about the notion of seeing justice. This is something I previously wrote to try and start to get students to think about justice critically in the context of international criminal law @lucyjgaynor.bsky.social

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

To say a big thank you to @leilaullrich.bsky.social for talking today at the GLAR seminar series @unirdg-law.bsky.social about her new and really enriching book. To also say thank you to Dr Alexandra Cox for your discussant responses! Highly recommend for those interested in ICL/ICJ/TJ and victims

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The aircraft which apparently took Duterte from Manila to Dubai has now departed Dubai (several hours later then scheduled), if he is aboard he is due to arrive at Rotterdam airport at 17.56 local time.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Apparently, current location of Duterte, plane due to land in Dubai, then presumably on to the Netherlands?

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I agree with the below point and is likely to have growing significance and implications. Also, this is directly relevant to key OTP technology partners such as Microsoft and Accenture.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

And the follow up question, 'Are academics always human?'

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

USAID Inspector General Webpage is still live and appears active - oig.usaid.gov

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Italy not including on the list. Cross regional group initiating the list: Slovenia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Sierra Leone and Vanuatu - buildingtrust.si/79-states-pa...

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

According to this piece there is a joint statement planned criticising US sanctions. Would be interesting to see who is, and who is not, on the list. Italy(?)

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Currently the ICC still has active Twitter (X) and Facebook accounts. I wonder how much longer for, either through choice or otherwise.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

USAID Kenya Facebook page currently still live.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

The response to 'crisis' of law (ICC) does not, maybe should not, be more law, better law, stronger law. Perhaps law should not be the unequivocal saviour of its own demise.

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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

My book, The Figure of the Witness in International Criminal Tribunals Memory, Atrocities and Transitional Justice, is now available in paperback - tinyurl.com/wzcjestp

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