Centre for Fundamental Rights - Hertie School’s Post

🇺🇳The ninth substantive session of the OEWG, the main international forum discussing on cyber issues, is concluding today. 🇪🇺During the week, the EU presented the Declaration on a common understanding of application of international law to cyberspace, reaffirming that international law principles such as State sovereignty, principle of non intervention, prohibition on the use of State, international humanitarian law and international human rights apply to the cyberspace.

⛔ Looking at the significance of suffering that we witness everyday, it is easy to dismiss the relevance and role of international law. Largely due to the failure for United Nations and especially UN Security Council to enforce accountability and eradicate double standards. ☑️ But international law remains a clear universal reference for what is wrong and right in times of conflict, and the basis of where international legal mechanisms, responsible governments, civil society actors and other entities bring about justice, and promote peace. 👉 today, let us take a look at the main obligations of the Occupation State under International Law:

Part II - The Balance Between the Right to Information and the Right to Privacy in Judicial Decisions: The Case of Albania 🎯 This section analyzes the legal framework concerning data protection, privacy, and the right to information. As we witness a rise of technological platforms for the information of the public, which in this case relates to the activity of the judicial bodies under the principle of accountability and transparency, the issue of privacy and data protection remains of high importance. 📚 This study analyzes the interplay between constitutional rights such as the presumption of innocence, the right to information, the right to privacy and data protection. 👨💻 For more, we kindly invite you to swipe these slides up so you can evaluate the findings of this research on how the court will manage a critical, yet conflictual situation, between the competition of such rights. ⬇ You can read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dPUTQhHv Gentiana Kapllani #court #judiciary #dataprotection #privacy #information #accountability #transparency #idp

Yes, that's correct! If you believe you're a victim of illegal judicial activities and corruption, you can seek help from international organizations like the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU). The UN has various agencies and mechanisms to address human rights violations, such as the: 1. United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) 2. United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) The EU also has institutions and procedures to combat corruption and protect human rights, including: 1. European Commission's Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers 2. European Court of Justice (ECJ) If you've exhausted all domestic remedies, you can reach out to these international organizations for guidance and potential support. Remember to document everything, including evidence and correspondence, to build a strong case. You may also want to consult with legal experts or organizations specializing in human rights and international law. Stay strong and persistent in your pursuit of justice!

🛑 New publication 🛑 ⚖️The esteemed “E-Politeia” magazine of public law by Themistocles and Dimitris Tsatsos Foundation - Centre for European Constitutional Law hosts in its current issue  (July-September 2204) a comment of our Managing Partner Stefanos Vitoratos  regarding the 16/2024 decision of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority. 🧐 The case is interesting not only because of the involvement of a ministry, a political party and its members/executives and the mishandling of personal data of Greek voters abroad, but also because it is a rather representative sample of  the current level of personal data protection compliance of the public domain in Greece. 😯Meanwhile, the HDPA also issued decision 22/2024 (26/8/2024) which sheds some more light on different levels of involvement in the said case, but it still does not conclude on the level of wrongdoing and probable fines. To be continued.. Want to know more? 👉 You can read the full comment at https://lnkd.in/gwkkG2bn You can read the decision: 👉 16/2024 here: https://lnkd.in/dvUTberH 👉 22/2024 here: https://lnkd.in/gnYsKxKy #DLE #dataprotection #decision  #ThougthLeadership #HDPA

The invocation of antisemitism in discussions about Israel and the challenges faced by the Palestinian Authority in leveraging international law raises critical ethical and practical questions. While it is essential to combat genuine antisemitism, the misuse of the term can hinder meaningful discourse and obscure legitimate critiques of state actions. Additionally, the complexities of international law, coupled with the lack of political will from influential states, pose significant barriers to achieving justice for the Palestinian people. Addressing these issues requires a nuanced understanding of the interplay between international law, political power, and the need for accountability in the face of human rights violations.

J.S.D. candidate Ángel Muñoz-Carpintero published a new article “Normalizing Exception: International Law perspectives on derogation of guarantees in El Salvador, Honduras, and Ecuador to combat organized crime," in the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras Law Journal. His article examines the international and domestic regulation of exception regimes in the mentioned countries and argues that the derogation of human rights guarantees to combat organized crime is against international law obligations of the States if sustained over time. He further explores the legal aspects of the disparate results in the three countries that attempted to address their citizen security issues through normalizing regimes of exception. Read Ángel Muñoz-Carpintero's article here (available only in Spanish): https://lnkd.in/gtH56NqE

Question: What   Israel's policies and practices in the occupied territories amount to? Answer: Israel's policies and practices in the occupied territories, including annexation measures, settlement expansion, and discriminatory treatment of Palestinians, amount to an apartheid regime that violates peremptory norms of international law.

The 2024 AU Common Position on the Application of International Law in the Cyberspace: Some Implications for the Development of Digital Human Rights

The launch of the global platform by the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at the University of Lund marks a significant advancement in the pursuit of accountability for violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, this initiative will systematically collect, analyze, and present data on alleged IHL violations, creating a centralized and accessible resource for stakeholders worldwide. This platform serves multiple critical functions. Firstly, it enhances awareness of IHL by providing users with clear, organized information about violations, helping to educate the public, policymakers, and legal practitioners about their responsibilities under international law. Secondly, it supports accountability efforts by facilitating documentation and tracking of violations, which is essential for holding perpetrators accountable and advocating for justice for victims. The use of AI in this context is particularly noteworthy, as it allows for efficient processing of vast amounts of data, improving the accuracy and speed of reporting. This technological approach not only streamlines the monitoring process but also ensures that relevant information can be made available in real-time, promoting a culture of transparency. In an era where conflicts are often characterized by impunity, this initiative could play a vital role in reinforcing the norms of IHL and fostering a collective commitment to uphold human rights in armed conflict. By shining a light on violations and promoting accountability, the platform has the potential to contribute to a more just and humane global community.