Why the European Court of Human Rights Remains Key to Justice for Ukraine
Despite Russia’s consistent refusal to comply with ECtHR decisions, we cannot afford to abandon this means of accountability.
Despite Russia’s consistent refusal to comply with ECtHR decisions, we cannot afford to abandon this means of accountability.
The immediate priority is for the ICC to indict the person primarily responsible for the war: Vladimir Putin.
Conflicting laws make pursuing such cases more difficult – while criminalising some former fighters may only serve Russian interests.
Thousands remain unaccounted for following Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine's police, judiciary system and the victims’ relatives are all trying to track them down.
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have disappeared due to conflict, disaster and crime. Many are never heard from again.
Teachers and students resume studies despite daily missile strikes and the occupation of more than 20 per cent of the country.
Amid multiple tales of looting and destruction, a rare happy ending.
Processes will effectively legitimise the de facto occupation authorities while discrediting genuine efforts to see justice.