James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🔹 The widespread criticism of these measures needs to extend into a broader, more fundamental rethinking of the contemporary use and normalisation of sanctions. If interested, read the interview below ⬇️ 010
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026My main points: 🔹 Much stronger action is needed to respond to the sanctions; 🔹 The United States' actions show that we cannot simply rely on the goodwill of states to 'do the right thing' with sanctions; 110
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. 130
Reposted by James Patrick SextonAsser 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 135
Reposted by James Patrick SextonYearbook 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. 111
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Judging from Poland's statement that you cite, it seems reasonable to conclude that the IHFFC identified IHL violations in relation to the strike. 011
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Also flagging (if not already aware) that Poland accepted an offer of 'good offices' from the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) regarding this strike, receiving a confidential report of the IHFFC's findings in October 2024: www.ihffc.org/news/poland-...ihffc.orgThe IHFFC submitted a confidential report to the Government of the Republic of Poland on 18 October 2024 - NewsOn 1 April 2024, seven people working with the non-governmental organization World Central Kitchen were killed in the Gaza Strip, including a Polish citizen. News 260
Reposted by James Patrick SextonYearbook of International Humanitarian Law @yearbookofihl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026We 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 011
Reposted by James Patrick SextonInternational 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 032
Reposted by James Patrick SextonAsser 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 145
Reposted by James Patrick SextonYearbook 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 032
Reposted by James Patrick SextonMark Lattimer @mglattimer.bsky.social · 23/04/2026NEW: 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...consilium.europa.euCouncil finalises €90 billion support loan to UkraineThe 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. 242
Reposted by James Patrick SextonYearbook 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... 174
Reposted by James Patrick SextonAsser 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 042
Reposted by James Patrick SextonAsser 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 011
Reposted by James Patrick SextonProf Melanie O'Brien @drmelob.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Time 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. 34322
Reposted by James Patrick SextonEJIL: Talk! @ejiltalk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Improving Fact-Finding for IHL and Harnessing Modern Technology | by Manuel Galvis and Marko Milanovicejiltalk.orgImproving Fact-Finding for IHL and Harnessing Modern TechnologyIn 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... 021
Reposted by James Patrick SextonStephanie van den Berg @svdberg.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Yesterday 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...reuters.comExclusive: US could hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions soonThe 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. 053
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Many thanks to friends and colleagues for the helpful conversations about the topic, as well as to the excellent editorial team at Just Security. @tmcasser.bsky.social | #sanctions #genocideconvention #obligationtoprevent 000
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 17/09/2025In light of Israel's renewed attack on Gaza City, as well as the hugely important recent findings of the Commission of Inquiry, it is particularly urgent for states to consider what steps international law requires them to take. 100
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 17/09/2025I conclude that states are entitled to take numerous different measures against Israel in line with international law. Secondly, I argue that the obligation to prevent genocide will, in many contexts, require the creation of sanctions, particularly where other measures (e.g., diplomacy) have failed. 110
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Taking stock of recent calls to take sanctions against Israel for its violations of international law in Palestine, I set out a framework for answering two key questions: what can states do? And, what must they do? 120
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Many thanks to @justsecurity.org for publishing my short article, "Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective". Access it below ⤵️ 132
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... 011
Reposted by James Patrick SextonAdil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · 04/09/2025My 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. 22321
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 ⬇️ 000
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 ⬇️ 020
Reposted by James Patrick SextonShane Darcy @shanedarcy.bsky.social · 14/08/2025The 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.comIDF court sentences soldier who abused prisoners in Sde Teiman | The Jerusalem PostGiven 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. 0410
Reposted by James Patrick SextonAdil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · 05/08/2025In 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." 24633
Reposted by James Patrick SextonProf Melanie O'Brien @drmelob.bsky.social · 04/08/2025UN 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...jurist.orgUN 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... 087
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 30/07/2025For more detail (in Dutch) see here: nos.nl/nieuwsuur/ar...nos.nlNederlandse sancties Israël vooral symbolisch, 'maar wel unicum in relatie'Om daadwerkelijk effect te hebben, moeten de sancties vanuit de Europese Unie of de Verenigde Naties komen, zegt sanctierechtadvocaat Yvo Amar. 000
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 30/07/2025The 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...reuters.comDutch summon Israeli ambassador, impose travel ban on ministersThe 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. 100
Reposted by James Patrick SextonAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 09/07/2025Trump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.bit.lyUS sanctions UN expert Albanese over Israel criticismTrump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu. 24171100
Reposted by James Patrick SextonEJIL: Talk! @ejiltalk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025The Illegal Israeli-American Use of Force Against Iran: A Follow-Up | by Marko Milanovicejiltalk.orgThe Illegal Israeli-American Use of Force Against Iran: A Follow-UpYesterday, 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 ... 01716
Reposted by James Patrick SextonDr Benjamin Thorne @benjaminthorne.bsky.social · 16/06/2025British 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 012
Reposted by James Patrick SextonMarkus Krajewski @krajewskimarkus.bsky.social · 13/06/2025As 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...ejiltalk.orgIs 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... 12816
Reposted by James Patrick SextonAFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 10/06/2025The 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 1249
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Notably, the terms of Morrison (UK) and Hofmański (Poland) have both ended, which would leave Guillou (France) and Prost (Canada) as the only two serving judges involved in the relevant decisions that haven't been sanctioned. 000
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025This would leave Guillou (France) from the Pre-Trial Chamber in the Palestine Situation, and Hofmański (Poland), Morrison (UK), and Prost (Canada) from the Appeals Chamber in the Afghanistan Situation as the judges from the decisions in question that weren't sanctioned. But perhaps I am mistaken? 100
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025My provisional understanding was that two judges (Alapini-Gansou and Hohler) were targeted regarding the 2024 Palestine Situation arrest warrants decision, while Ibáñez Carranza and Bossa were targeted for the 2020 Appeals Chamber judgement in the Afghanistan Situation. 100
Reposted by James Patrick SextonYearbook 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 ⬇️ 011
Reposted by James Patrick SextonDaniel 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.auAustralian officials held talks with Trump administration about ICC sanctions — and fears for AussiesSenior DFAT officials engaged the Trump administration over how its sanctions on the International Criminal Court may impact Australians, documents reveal. 047
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 000
James Patrick Sexton @jamespsexton.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Access the letter here: lawyersletter.uklawyersletter.ukUK Judges’ and Lawyers’ Open Letter Concerning the Occupied Palestinian Territory - May 2025 - UK lawyers’ open letter concerning GazaDownload the full letter and Legal Memorandum | View signatories London26 May 2025 We are lawyers, legal academics and former judges who are UK-based or qualified. We write owing to our deep concern ... 000
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.comUK must impose sanctions on Israel to meet legal obligations, say more than 800 lawyersExclusive: Letter to PM signed by retired supreme court justices among others says lack of action will imperil international legal system 100
Reposted by James Patrick SextonBoyd van Dijk @boydvandijk.bsky.social · 30/04/2025My new piece for @foreignaffairs.com on Gaza, the weapon of starvation, and the ICC is out now. www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/israe...foreignaffairs.comIsrael, Gaza, and the Starvation WeaponThe ICC tests a rarely prosecuted war crime. 14239
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 ⤵️ 000
Reposted by James Patrick SextonSergey Vasiliev @sevslv.bsky.social · 28/04/2025New 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 122
Reposted by James Patrick SextonDimitri 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...rewi.hu-berlin.dePlanned Call for applications: Ten doctoral research positions 166