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James Patrick Sexton

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PhD Researcher, T.M.C. Asser Instituut and the University of Amsterdam | Managing Editor, Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law | International law, sanctions, football, etc etc...

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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🎙️ @chpaulussen.bsky.social and I spoke with our colleagues at the T.M.C. Asser Instituut about the ongoing and potential #sanctions against the #InternationalCriminalCourt.
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Asser Institute @tmcasser.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🛡️ What does it take to protect civilians in war? And who is held accountable when the rules are broken? Join this Benjamin Ferencz lecture to hear from prominent scholars & international criminal law experts who will tackle these questions. 🔗 lnkd.in/eza-ZcdS #ArmedConflict #ProtectCivilians
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Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🔔 Continuing our showcasing of the chapters from Volume 27 of the YIHL, this week we highlight Antonio Mariconda's chapter, which critiques the interpretations of IHL put forward by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to attempt to justify its attacks on or affecting healthcare in Gaza since 2023.
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Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We begin with Zoi Lafazani's critical investigation of whether #sieges can qualify as attacks under #IHL and of the implications that such a qualification might entail. 🔗 Access the full chapter here: link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... #IHL #LOAC #siege | @tmcasser.bsky.social
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International Centre for Counter-Terrorism @icct.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
⏳ Last call! Registration for the 2026 Advanced Summer Programme on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and the Rule of Law is closing soon. The programme offers practical insights into today's evolving counter-terrorism challenges. 📄 Register now: buff.ly/jl0XfjU
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Asser Institute @tmcasser.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
⚔️ Contemporary armed conflicts, such as in Gaza and Ukraine, have placed unprecedented pressure on the rules of international humanitarian law. The latest Volume of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law, published w/ Springer, is out! 🔗 lnkd.in/eEPQWijn #IHL #LOAC #Gaza #Ukraine
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Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📢 Our #callforabstracts for Volume 29 (2026) of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is now out! 📖 Theme: "International Humanitarian Law and Courts" 📅 Abstract deadline: 19 June 2026 More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/e... #IHL #LOAC | @tmcasser.bsky.social
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Mark Lattimer @mglattimer.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
NEW: Compensation to harmed individuals now formally included in the EUR 90 billion Ukraine support loan just agreed by EU. Recall that the loan is only repayable on receipt of war #reparations from Russia, giving the EU a direct interest in Russia paying up. www.consilium.europa.eu/fr/press/pre...
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Council finalises €90 billion support loan to Ukraine
The EU demonstrates its unwavering support for Ukraine by setting up a €90 billion loan to help finance urgent budgetary and defence needs in 2026 and 2027.
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Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🚨 Volume 27 (2024) of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law – "International Humanitarian Law under Pressure" – is now available! 🔗 Read the volume here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Asser Institute @tmcasser.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
📄 While the core principles of international humanitarian law remain constant, the way they are applied must evolve. Join us for a high-level examination of the recently updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. Join us -> 🔗 lnkd.in/eryM2mFh
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Asser Institute @tmcasser.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
📢 Call for #Interns We are seeking two motivated interns for the events team at the T.M.C. Asser Institute to support trainings and public events. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply. 📩 Apply by 23 Nov 2025, 23:59 CET ➡️ Details & application: lnkd.in/e5d4g_fU #Internship #Events
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Prof Melanie O'Brien @drmelob.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Time for another #ICJ ruling! Advisory Opinion on Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other Int Organizations & Third States in & in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory dropping now.
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EJIL: Talk! @ejiltalk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Improving Fact-Finding for IHL and Harnessing Modern Technology | by Manuel Galvis and Marko Milanovic
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Improving Fact-Finding for IHL and Harnessing Modern Technology
In the great majority of cases, state or non-state armed forces engaging in violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) do not attempt to justify their acts by offering different interpretation...
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Stephanie van den Berg @svdberg.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Yesterday my colleagues and I wrote up the story that was floating around for a few days, lets see what's next www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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Exclusive: US could hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions soon
The United States is considering imposing sanctions as soon as this week against the entire International Criminal Court, putting the court's day-to-day operations in jeopardy in retaliation for investigations of suspected Israeli war crimes.
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Many thanks to @justsecurity.org for publishing my short article, "Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective". Access it below ⤵️
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
📢 The recording of last week’s webinar, “Fifteen years of review: The Office of the Ombudsperson to the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee”, is now available on the @tmcasser.bsky.social YouTube channel. 📹 Access the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWo5...
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Adil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
My government is now sanctioning three leading Palestinian human rights groups: (1) Al Haq Law in the Service of Mankind; (2) Al Mezan Center for Human Rights; (3) Palestinian Centre for Human Rights Utterly disgraceful.
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
✏️ There's still time to register for our upcoming Asser Institute webinar - "15 Years of Review: The Office of the Ombudsperson to the UNSC ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee" Details and sign-up below ⬇️
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
🔊 For those interested in #sanctions, #counterterrorism, and #humanrightslaw, sign up for our free webinar about the Office of the Ombudsperson to the UN Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee on 9 September 📅 Details below ⬇️
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Shane Darcy @shanedarcy.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The first "major jail term" for an Israeli soldier relating to Gaza. A 7-month sentence and demotion. For grave beatings that "happened so many times and to so many different detainees". The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel called it "woefully inadequate" www.jpost.com/breaking-new...
jpost.com
IDF court sentences soldier who abused prisoners in Sde Teiman | The Jerusalem Post
Given that the defendant-soldier had spent around 80 days in prison after he was first arrested, he will now return to prison for around four and a half months.
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Adil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
In December 2024, five months after an initial warning from Dutch intelligence, Lieutenant Cayley, a former military prosecutor, received a direct threat: "I was directly threatened, and I was told that I was an enemy of the state of Israel and I needed to watch my back."
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Prof Melanie O'Brien @drmelob.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
UN SR on #Myanmar has criticised the Trump regime for withdrawing (successful) sanctions against entities & individuals facilitating the #Tatmadaw's arms trade. Such a blow to accountability for atrocity crimes. #intLaw www.jurist.org/news/2025/08...
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UN expert criticizes US rollback of Myanmar sanctions as ‘unconscionable’
A UN expert criticized the US government on Wednesday for its rollback of sanctions against entities supplying weapons and other support to the Myanmar military junta, finding the move 'unconscionable...
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
The Netherlands has followed the UK and several other states in creating travel bans against two Israeli ministers for, among others, inciting violence against Palestinians. The Dutch measures have been taken in light of disagreement at EU level regarding sanctions: www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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Dutch summon Israeli ambassador, impose travel ban on ministers
The Dutch government will summon Israel's ambassador to the Netherlands to denounce the "unbearable and indefensable" situation in Gaza and has imposed travel bans on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, it said in a letter published late on Monday.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 09/07/2025
Trump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.
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US sanctions UN expert Albanese over Israel criticism
Trump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.
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EJIL: Talk! @ejiltalk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
The Illegal Israeli-American Use of Force Against Iran: A Follow-Up | by Marko Milanovic
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The Illegal Israeli-American Use of Force Against Iran: A Follow-Up
Yesterday, the United States joined Israel in its use of force against Iran by conducting a precision bombing operation targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Like Israel’s use of force before it, this use ...
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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
British officials lobbied the US government not to sanction UK nationals involved in Israel case, including Amal Clooney. However officials worry that more US sanctions are likely to come. www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-lobb... #ICC #USsanctions
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Markus Krajewski @krajewskimarkus.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
As always right on time and fully to the point: Marko Milanovic (who never seems to sleep) on the attack by #Israel on #Iran @ejiltalk.bsky.social And to the cynics out there: Yes, it matters. It is the law. www.ejiltalk.org/is-israels-u...
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Is Israel’s Use of Force Against Iran Justified by Self-Defence?
This morning, Israel launched a major military operation against Iran targeting its nuclear programme, including facilities, individual scientists and military leadership. In this post, I will provide...
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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 10/06/2025
The UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway have announced sanctions against two Israeli ministers for "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities", they said in a joint statement. u.afp.com/SGy5
Itamar Ben Gvir (left) and Bezalel Smotrich, attend a special session of the Knesset in December 2022.
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Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
📅 Just over a week left to submit an abstract for Volume 28 of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law Details below ⬇️
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Daniel Hurst @danielhurst.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
“I’ve spoken to a few of my colleagues at the [ICC], some of them American, who have actually resigned from their positions in the court to be able to go back to the US to avoid criminal prosecution,” says an Australian former special adviser on war crimes. More: www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/04/d...
crikey.com.au
Australian officials held talks with Trump administration about ICC sanctions — and fears for Aussies
Senior DFAT officials engaged the Trump administration over how its sanctions on the International Criminal Court may impact Australians, documents reveal.
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
⏲️ Just over two weeks left to submit your abstract for the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law's #callforpapers 📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law" ⬇️ Details below
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
"UK must impose sanctions on Israel to meet legal obligations, say more than 800 lawyers" The letter urges the UK Gov't to "Impose financial and immigration sanctions in relation to Israeli Ministers and other civil and military personnel reasonably suspected of involvement in unlawful conduct".
theguardian.com
UK must impose sanctions on Israel to meet legal obligations, say more than 800 lawyers
Exclusive: Letter to PM signed by retired supreme court justices among others says lack of action will imperil international legal system
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Boyd van Dijk @boydvandijk.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
My new piece for @foreignaffairs.com on Gaza, the weapon of starvation, and the ICC is out now. www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/israe...
foreignaffairs.com
Israel, Gaza, and the Starvation Weapon
The ICC tests a rarely prosecuted war crime.
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
🚨 New call for papers from the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law (@yearbookofihl.bsky.social) on the theme "Facts in International Humanitarian Law" More info below ⤵️
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Sergey Vasiliev @sevslv.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
New applications for ICC arrest warrants in the Situation in Palestine—now regarding the West Bank—are on the way or may have been filed. But this time, if these reports are correct, the PTC judges ordered that warrants be requested
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Dimitri Spieker @dimitrispieker.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
🚨📢Come work with us! We at Humboldt University’s law faculty have an amazing Easter present for all EU law aficionados! The DFG Research Training Group DynamInt offers 12 fully funded PhD positions in the area of European law starting from October 2025! www.rewi.hu-berlin.de/en/lf/oe/rhp...
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Planned Call for applications: Ten doctoral research positions
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Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
🔎 Respect for International Humanitarian Law Compliance with the rules of #IHL is of paramount importance, particularly during current armed conflicts. Today, we are revisiting several chapters from previous YIHLs that address IHL compliance from different angles. 📖 Read more below ⤵️
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Tom Dannenbaum @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
My analysis of the illegality of Israel’s renewed policy of blocking aid and cutting off electricity to Gaza. www.justsecurity.org/109263/gaza-...
justsecurity.org
Gaza and Israel’s Renewed Policy of Deprivation
Israel’s decision to cut Gaza off from essential goods violates IHL and reactivates crimes charged in the ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
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Mark Lattimer @mglattimer.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
“Parlatore made clear to the defense secretary’s office that he was not pushing for the US to not abide by the Geneva conventions and the uniform code of military justice even if the US’s enemies ignored them. But he intends to change how they are interpreted” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war
The defense secretary has empowered his lawyer Tim Parlatore to remake the judge advocate general’s corps
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Sergey Vasiliev @sevslv.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
⚡️Here's the Warrant of Arrest for Mr Rodrigo Roa #Duterte , ICC-01/21-83, Situation in the #Philippines issued by ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I on 7 March 2025 and reclassified as public today: www.icc-cpi.int/sites/default/files…
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Sergey Vasiliev @sevslv.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
⚡️Massive: former President of the Philippines Rodrigo #Duterte has been arrested in Manila upon arrival from Hong Kong—based on the ICC arrest warrant issued on 7 March 2025 and related to the crimes against humanity committed during his 'war on drugs'.
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Mark Lattimer @mglattimer.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
An Israeli insurance company, PassportCard "has allocated $1 million to cover the cost of repatriating Israelis to avoid possible prosecution for alleged crimes during the war in Gaza", in 12 countries... www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
irishtimes.com
Israeli soldiers flee Netherlands following accusations of Gaza war crimes
Similar incidents are reported to have happened in 12 countries
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Tilman Rodenhäuser @trodenhauser.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
📢Job Opening: @icrc.org Adviser on Digital Tech of Warfare (in Kyiv). Help us analyze and monitor the digitalization of warfare, understand its impact on people, and engage with state and non-state actors. Unique and important role – do apply careers.icrc.org/job/Kyiv-%28...
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Digital Technologies of Warfare Adviser
Digital Technologies of Warfare Adviser
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Asser Institute @tmcasser.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Through examples in Colombia and Northern Ireland, we will explore the potential of transitional justice in helping societies end #terrorism and reach long-term #peace. 👇Join us now in this conference 🔗https://bit.ly/4apohbA
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Dr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
I have a new short piece out with Opinio Juris on US sanctions and the ICC which explores possible implications for the court's use of AI, digital evidence and wider investigation processes - tinyurl.com/mryjbdbe
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Artificial Sanctions: Potential Implications of US Sanctions on the ICC’s use of AI and Digital Evidence
[Benjamin Thorne is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Criminal Law at the University of Reading] Almost 3 weeks into Donald Trump’s second term as US President and one could have been forgiven fo…
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EJIL: Talk! @ejiltalk.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Punishing Sanctions: A Call to Arms Against Fortress America | by @dchovell.bsky.social
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Punishing Sanctions: A Call to Arms Against Fortress America
Being an international lawyer can sometimes feel like being a librarian in the middle of a riot. You are deeply invested in the idea that there are rules – impeccable legal rules – that, if followed, ...
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Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
🔊The Yearbook of IHL's Correspondents’ Report for Italy 2023 is now available online #openaccess: www.asser.nl/media/797691...
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James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Official news that the Prosecutor of the ICC, Karim A. A. Khan KC, is the first person to be added to Trump's ICC sanctions executive order ⤵️
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Asser Institute @tmcasser.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
⚖️ The ICC is under attack — because it’s doing its job. In a recent interview, Christophe Paulussen warns of a dangerous shift in world order where power politics threaten to override established legal frameworks. ➡️ Why this fight matters to us all? Read more here
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