Aarif Abraham

Special Briefing Identifying Risk of Violence and Early Warning Signs of Atrocity Crimes in Bosnia On 16 Oct 2025, the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes published a policy briefing on the critical threats facing Bosnia-Herzegovina (B

Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes published a policy briefing on the critical threats facing Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) and the immediate steps the UK Government should take - @aarifabraham.bsky.social was a co-author of the policy briefing together with Dr Valery Perry and Dr Kurt Bassuener.

Episode 140 – States’ Atrocity Crimes Obligations with Aarif Abraham, Christine Chinkin and Ewelina Ochab We explore a new UK group pressurising the government to fulfil its obligations under international law to prevent atrocities. Do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check…

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We look at a new #UK initiative – the Atrocity Crimes Standing Group & ask them what they plan to do to make states follow int law obligations + prevent atrocity crimes
With @ewelinaochab.bsky.social @aarifabraham.bsky.social & Christine Chinkin

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It is time for the UK to take the lead in fighting global... During this volatile time, the initiative will be an invaluable resource to the UK and like-minded governments

Op-Ed in @theobserveruk.bsky.social from Baroness Kennedy, Jason McCue and myself on the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes which launched last week in Parliament.

Standing Group Website: www.atrocitystandinggroup.org

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Major International Initiative on Addressing UK Atrocity Prevention and Response Launched On 14 July 2025, in response to the alarming global surge in atrocity crimes and the growing threats to the international rule of law, a new independent initiative, the&nbs

Major International Initiative on Addressing UK Atrocity Prevention and Response Launched: Baroness Kennedy acts as the Chair of the Executive Committee. Wayne Jordash KC is a Committee Member. @aarifabraham.bsky.social acts as Convener and Committee Member.

Bosnia, 30 years on: the looming crisis in the Balkans Trouble is brewing again in the ethnically divided state, exactly three decades after the Srebrenica massacre

Bosnia, 30 years on: the looming crisis in the Balkans: Trouble is brewing again in the ethnically divided state, exactly three decades after the Srebrenica massacre - on.ft.com/45SDfGZ via @financialtimes.com

Doughty Street Chambers shortlisted in 17 categories at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025

We are delighted to have achieved multiple nominations in this year’s Legal 500 Bar Awards.

These nominations are based on the market feedback and research from the directory submissions of individual barristers and practice teams. 

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International coalition of states endorse establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression On 9 Feb 2025, the founding documents for the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine were given political approval by high-level representatives of the Governmen

International coalition of states endorse establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. 1/2

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Meinung: World Order Under Attack: Defend International Law against Putin and Trump! Germany should take on a leadership role in defending the international legal order against attacks from Russia and, now, the United States. That also means that Friedrich Merz must rescind his invita...

Op-Ed by Prof. Claus Kress: "Defend International Law against Putin and Trump!"

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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

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Aarif Abraham appointed to Trustee Board of St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Aarif Abraham has been appoint

Best of luck to our colleague @aarifabraham.bsky.social in his new role: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/aarif-a...

Ukraine marks major milestone in establishing Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression On 4 Feb 2025, the European Commission, the European External Action Service, the Council of Europe, Ukraine and 37 States laid down the legal foundations, through their senior legal experts, for t

On 4 Feb 2025, 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:
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