We are delighted to share that we have attained a Tier 1 ranking in international human rights and criminal law in the Legal 500 Bar rankings for 2024 @doughtystintl

The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission for #Sudan said in a new report today that the country's Rapid Support Forces have committed sexual violence on a large scale, and there are grounds to believe these acts may amount to war crimes & crimes against humanity. ➡️ bit.ly/40m5Txc

📢UPCOMING EVENT📢 Does the International Court of Justice have a role to play in protecting civilians from harm? | 26th Nov. Moderated by Elizabeth Wilmshurst KC, panel includes Max du Plessis SC, Aarif Abraham, Kate Gibson & Professor Payam Akhavan. doughtystreet.co.uk/event/does-int…

The discussion is now livestreamed via the link below

Does the International Court of Justice have a role to play in protecting civilians from harm? Conversation with Max du Plessis, Aarif Abraham, Kate Gibson, and Professor Payam Akhavan: doughtystreet.co.uk/event/does-int… #ICJ

New UN Human Rights report details the horrific reality that has unfolded for the people of #Israel and #Gaza since 7 October 2023. "Justice must be served with respect to the grave violations of international law that have been committed." ohchr.org/en/documents/r…

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Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people bbc.in/40ThHr7

BBC report on northeast Syria — “Turkey’s attacks on energy infrastructure have had a devastating impact on civilians,” said Aarif Abraham, a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, adding: “This could constitute a severe violation of international law.” bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Situation in the State of Palestine: #ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I issues warrant of arrest for Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (Deif). Learn more ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/situation…

Situation in the State of Palestine: #ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. Learn more ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/situation…

We have launched an inquiry into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Find out more:

📢 Tomorrow: The 23rd session of the Assembly of States Parties #ASP23 will open in The Hague. 📺 Live at 10:00 (CET) ➡️ youtube.com/user/IntlCrimi… icc-cpi.int/news/23rd-sess…

Ukraine: Minister Jenny Chapman quizzed on steps the Government is taking for the creation of a special international tribunal on the crime of aggression. Aarif Abraham Dr Ewelina U. Ochab Shabana Mahmood MP Baroness Helena Kennedy KC Stephen Doughty MP High Time To Act. See Replies:davidalton.net/2024/12/26/ukr…

On 4 Feb, 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. doughtystreet.co.uk/news/ukraine-m…

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Aarif Abraham has been appointed, by way of co-option, to the Board of Trustees of St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation & Peace doughtystreet.co.uk/news/aarif-abr…

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: doughtystreet.co.uk/sites/default/…