James Patrick Sexton
@jamespsexton.bsky.social
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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📢 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
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
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
📢 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
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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The Leahy law is being killed off. "The US State Department has removed an online portal for reporting alleged human rights violations by foreign military units supplied with American weapons." www.bbc.com/news/article...
US axes website for reporting human rights abuses by US-armed foreign forces
The Human Rights Reporting Gateway acted as a formal "tip line" to the US government.
www.bbc.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Leahy law is being killed off. "The US State Department has removed an online portal for reporting alleged human rights violations by foreign military units supplied with American weapons." www.bbc.com/news/article...
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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.
October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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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Improving Fact-Finding for IHL and Harnessing Modern Technology | by Manuel Galvis and Marko Milanovic
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...
www.ejiltalk.org
October 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Improving Fact-Finding for IHL and Harnessing Modern Technology | by Manuel Galvis and Marko Milanovic
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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...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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.
www.reuters.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Many thanks to @justsecurity.org for publishing my short article, "Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective".
Access it below ⤵️
Access it below ⤵️
Amid calls for States to issue sanctions against Israel, @jamespsexton.bsky.social argues that such sanctions are permissible under international law, and some are even required for States to fulfill their legal obligations to prevent genocide:
www.justsecurity.org/120757/sanct...
www.justsecurity.org/120757/sanct...
Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective
An examination of proposed sanctions against Israel, the legal framework for sanctions, and States’ obligation to prevent genocide.
www.justsecurity.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Many thanks to @justsecurity.org for publishing my short article, "Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective".
Access it below ⤵️
Access it below ⤵️
📢 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...
📹 Access the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWo5...
September 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📢 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...
📹 Access the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWo5...
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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.
(1) Al Haq Law in the Service of Mankind;
(2) Al Mezan Center for Human Rights;
(3) Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
Utterly disgraceful.
September 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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.
(1) Al Haq Law in the Service of Mankind;
(2) Al Mezan Center for Human Rights;
(3) Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
Utterly disgraceful.
✏️ 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 ⬇️
Details and sign-up below ⬇️
Join us on 9 September for a webinar with Mr. Richard Malanjum, the current Ombudsperson, and a panel of experts reflecting on counter-terrorism sanctions, delisting, and human rights protections.
Register for free: lnkd.in/ev-FPdqq
@jamespsexton.bsky.social
Register for free: lnkd.in/ev-FPdqq
@jamespsexton.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
✏️ 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 ⬇️
Details and sign-up below ⬇️
🔊 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 ⬇️
Details below ⬇️
Join us on 9 September for a webinar with Mr. Richard Malanjum, the current Ombudsperson, and a panel of experts reflecting on counter-terrorism sanctions, delisting, and human rights protections.
Register for free: lnkd.in/ev-FPdqq
@jamespsexton.bsky.social
Register for free: lnkd.in/ev-FPdqq
@jamespsexton.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🔊 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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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...
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...
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.
www.jpost.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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...
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...
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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."
"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."
August 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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."
"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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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...
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...
www.jurist.org
August 4, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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...
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...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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.
www.reuters.com
July 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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Trump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.
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.
bit.ly
July 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.
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The Illegal Israeli-American Use of Force Against Iran: A Follow-Up | by Marko Milanovic
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 ...
www.ejiltalk.org
June 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The Illegal Israeli-American Use of Force Against Iran: A Follow-Up | by Marko Milanovic
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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
However officials worry that more US sanctions are likely to come.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-lobb...
#ICC #USsanctions
June 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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
However officials worry that more US sanctions are likely to come.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-lobb...
#ICC #USsanctions
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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...
And to the cynics out there: Yes, it matters. It is the law.
www.ejiltalk.org/is-israels-u...
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...
www.ejiltalk.org
June 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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...
And to the cynics out there: Yes, it matters. It is the law.
www.ejiltalk.org/is-israels-u...
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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
u.afp.com/SGy5
June 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
u.afp.com/SGy5
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📅 Just over a week left to submit an abstract for Volume 28 of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law
Details below ⬇️
Details below ⬇️
📢 Our #callforpapers for Volume 28 (2025) is now out!
📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law"
📅 Abstract deadline: 13 June
More info: www.asser.nl/asserpress/d...
#IHL #LOAC
📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law"
📅 Abstract deadline: 13 June
More info: www.asser.nl/asserpress/d...
#IHL #LOAC
June 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
📅 Just over a week left to submit an abstract for Volume 28 of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law
Details below ⬇️
Details below ⬇️
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“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...
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.
www.crikey.com.au
June 4, 2025 at 2:32 AM
“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...
⏲️ 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
📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law"
⬇️ Details below
📢 Our #callforpapers for Volume 28 (2025) is now out!
📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law"
📅 Abstract deadline: 13 June
More info: www.asser.nl/asserpress/d...
#IHL #LOAC
📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law"
📅 Abstract deadline: 13 June
More info: www.asser.nl/asserpress/d...
#IHL #LOAC
May 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
⏲️ 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
📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law"
⬇️ Details below
"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".
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".
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
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
"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".
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".
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My new piece for @foreignaffairs.com on Gaza, the weapon of starvation, and the ICC is out now.
www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/israe...
www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/israe...
Israel, Gaza, and the Starvation Weapon
The ICC tests a rarely prosecuted war crime.
www.foreignaffairs.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
My new piece for @foreignaffairs.com on Gaza, the weapon of starvation, and the ICC is out now.
www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/israe...
www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/israe...
🚨 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 ⤵️
More info below ⤵️
📢 Our #callforpapers for Volume 28 (2025) is now out!
📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law"
📅 Abstract deadline: 13 June
More info: www.asser.nl/asserpress/d...
#IHL #LOAC
📖 Theme: "Facts in International Humanitarian Law"
📅 Abstract deadline: 13 June
More info: www.asser.nl/asserpress/d...
#IHL #LOAC
April 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🚨 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 ⤵️
More info below ⤵️