When the United Nations was founded in aftermath of World War II, The Hague once again became the center of international law. But while all other main UN bodies were located in New York, the ...

Corruption is no longer a domestic issue; it is a transnational crime and national systems cannot control it on their own ...

Equatorial Guinea has accused France of “neo-colonial” behavior in a legal battle over a luxury mansion in Paris ...

A Brazilian judge's order involving a U.S. citizen has intensified global free speech tensions over alleged online censorship.

Brazil’s judiciary has abandoned neutrality, with sweeping crackdowns on speech and political rivals. A U.S. tariff response ...

Guatemala, as four institutions fundamental to democratic balance, governance, and the functioning of the rule of law will be ...

Europe’s top human rights court is set to rule Wednesday on Russia’s actions in the conflict in Ukraine, including human ...

Amid soaring child deaths, surging malnutrition, ceaseless bombardments, and a shattered health system, conditions in Gaza have deteriorated to “unspeakable” levels, top UN officials warned the ...

France and Equatorial Guinea will cross swords Tuesday at the top United Nations court, in a long-running dispute over a ...

South Africa's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Vusi Madonsela, condemned Israel's continued practices that perpetuate ...

The onference’s resolution called for an arms embargo and additional pressure against Israel. Countries have until September to sign.

As it stands, the court only has jurisdiction to prosecute the crime of aggression against countries that recognize its ...