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Joint Statement: UK corporate accountability network reiterates UN call for legal consequences for companies involved in human rights violations against the Palestinian people
The Corporate Justice Coalition has long called for the UK Government to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)(3) through binding domestic legislation that would require UK companies and the public sector to take all reasonable steps to prevent harm in their operations and value chains, including by carrying out human rights and environmental due diligence, and deliver consequences for those failing to do so.
5 days ago


Appeal launched to challenge UK High Court judgment that failed to halt exports of UK-made warplane parts being used by Israel in Gaza
GLAN and Al-Haq announce appeal against the UK High Court’s judgment in their arms export challenge. Expedited oral hearing set for 9 October 2025.
Aug 21


Belgian prosecutor refers war crimes complaint against Israeli soldiers to the ICC
This unprecedented act was only possible because the allegations were deemed serious enough to warrant direct judicial action. A recognition that the evidence presented is compelling and falls within the scope of international criminal law.
Jul 31


More than 100 organizations are sounding the alarm to allow in life-saving aid.
As the Israeli government’s siege starves the people of Gaza, aid workers are now joining the same food lines, risking being shot just to feed their families. With supplies now totally depleted, humanitarian organisations are witnessing their own colleagues and partners waste away before their eyes.
Jul 23


Report launch: Open Source Assessment of Cluster Munition Use in the City of Kharkiv during Spring 2022
New report by Bellingcat’s Justice & Accountability (J&A) Unit and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN): Open Source Assessment of Cluster Munition Use in the City of Kharkiv during Spring 2022.
Jul 23


Belgian Authorities Arrest and Interrogate Israeli War Crimes Suspects Following Complaint by Hind Rajab Foundation and GLAN
Belgian federal police have arrested and interrogated two Israeli soldiers credibly accused of war crimes in Gaza. The action came in response to an urgent legal complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) earlier this week.
Jul 21


A year of UK government inertia since the ICJ’s landmark ruling on the illegality of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory
16 civil society organisations call upon UK Government to take action to end UK complicity in violations of Palestinian rights, and to help bring occupation to a rapid end.
Jul 18


Barbudan land defenders take fight to High Court
This week brave Barbudans have been in the High Court of the Eastern Caribbean in Antigua to fight against the destruction of their island and to protect endangered wildlife.
Jul 10


The court will not decide - Parliament must act to end UK arms for Gaza genocide
01 July 2025 High Court ruling ups pressure on parliament to ensure democratic process takes place; Government must allow MPs to...
Jul 1


Glaring accountability gap revealed in arms case High Court judgment
Judgement in Al-Haq’s historic long-running claim against the U.K. government for its continued licensing of F-35 parts into the global supply reaching Israel. The Court has not upheld Al-Haq’s claim.
Jun 30
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