The Hague in the Netherlands hosts the world’s most powerful international courts, where judges speak for the conscience of humanity. Yet we consult them only after atrocities have erupted – after wars have shattered communities and legal battles begin. In theory, law can hold power to account. But has it been enough? Can it truly
With growing digital dehumanisation, the Stop Killer Robots coalition works to ensure human control in the use of force. Our campaign calls for new international law on autonomy in weapons systems. A global movement Our lives are becoming increasingly automated, from smart houses and targeted advertising to ‘self-service’ passport control. Technologies like facial recognition, and
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change Read the full advisory opinion (PDF) The UN’s principal judicial body ruled that States have an obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and act with due diligence and cooperation to fulfill this obligation. This includes the obligation under the
