International Law Programme

States providing military assistance should take note.

How can humanitarian arrangements contribute to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance?

The Directive’s reduced scope will blunt its impact. But there will be much to learn from its implementation.

As diverse forms of cooperation between states, international organizations and non-state groups increasingly shape armed conflicts, the need for legal clarity on who qualifies as a party to conflict has never been greater.

How states, international organizations and armed groups become parties to armed conflict.

Dr Talita Dias explains the plea of necessity in international law and how it applies to cyberspace.

The Court’s final ruling may take years, but it has now taken its decision on ‘provisional measures’.

Rashmin Sagoo provided oral evidence relating to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum & Immigration) bill and the treaty between the UK and Rwanda.

The UK government’s new bill, unveiled alongside a new treaty with Rwanda, is extraordinary – for all the wrong reasons.

Experts deconstruct the recent UK Supreme Court case, its significance for the government’s ‘Rwanda policy’ and the implications for the UK and the wider world.

Time, reflection and cool heads are needed to fully digest the ruling amid the heat of a turbulent few days in Westminster.

The prime minister’s ambition for ‘creative Europe-wide solutions’ to small boat crossings will not progress if his government attack the European Court of Human Rights.

Fighting in Gaza has led to calls for the suspension of hostilities, whether in the form of humanitarian pauses or broader ceasefires. But what are they and what is required for them to be effective?

An internship at Chatham House offers an invaluable learning experience through a six-month placement in one of our teams.

Placing the global challenges of inequality, climate change and technology at the heart of the human rights agenda does not mean turning away from other human rights priorities.

Attention will now turn to scrutinizing how Ukraine deploys the US weapons.

Civic freedoms and space are critical to stable, profitable and sustainable business environments. But investor awareness remains limited.

The UK government rushing its Illegal Migration Bill will not stop small boats but will damage the country’s reputation as a reliable international partner.

Explaining what human rights protect, where they are codified and how they relate to new challenges.

To reinvigorate multilateral human rights diplomacy and overcome the challenge of US–China polarization, powerful states must engage with innovative ideas and new leadership emerging from the Global South.

The ICC’s arrest warrants against Putin and Lvova-Belova show the commission of international crimes is not without consequences.

Talk of the UK leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) keeps rearing its head with little thought for the real impact.

Chatham House experts examine the shifts in geopolitical alliances, security, energy, and supply chains and whether these changes are likely to be long-lasting.

Human rights have been largely overlooked in the governance of AI – particularly in the UK and the US. This is an error that requires urgent correction.

The UN Security Council has adopted a cross-cutting exception for humanitarian action in UN sanctions. What does it cover? What must happen next?

Experts from across Chatham House examine the range of domestic and foreign policy issues facing Rishi Sunak as he prepares to lead the UK government.

This book explores contemporary threats to human rights and how policymakers, academics and activists can shore up and reform human rights protections in the face of these challenges.

What does the use of artificial intelligence in border control and related systems mean for asylum seekers and refugees, and how can their rights be protected?

Russia’s long invasion of Ukraine is testing the commitment of business, but this could see the emergence of a new pillar of support for the rules-based international order.

Chanu Peiris reflects on the unfolding political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka and its impact on human rights.