800 juristes appellent le gouvernement de leur pays à imposer des sanctions contre l’entité sioniste
Summary
In London, over 800 legal professionals, including university scholars, retired judges, and former Supreme Court justices, have urged the UK government to impose sanctions against the Israeli state and consider suspending its United Nations membership. Their call to action follows a letter addressed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, applauding a recent joint statement he made with leaders from several countries, including Canada, in which they expressed a commitment to take "concrete measures" against Israel. The signatories stressed the urgent need for immediate action to prevent further suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Among the prominent signers are former Supreme Court judges Lord Sampson and Lord Wilson, alongside many judges from different courts. They argue that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and serious violations of international humanitarian law are being perpetrated in Palestine. They highlighted increasing evidence of genocide, underscoring the legal obligation of all states, including the UK, to take reasonable measures to prevent and punish genocide and uphold international humanitarian law.
The letter warns that the international community’s failure to uphold international law regarding the occupied Palestinian territories contributes to a broader climate of lawlessness and impunity, jeopardizing international legal frameworks. The signatories urged the UK government to take immediate action to address these grave issues before it becomes too late to effect change.
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In a powerful statement, over 800 legal experts—including prominent lawyers, academics, and retired judicial figures—have called upon the British government to implement sanctions against Israel and to contemplate suspending its affiliation with the United Nations. This significant appeal was reported by the Palestinian news agency Wafa on Tuesday.
Addressing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the group conveyed their approval of a recent joint declaration he made alongside several world leaders, including Canada’s Prime Minister. In this declaration, Starmer expressed a commitment to taking decisive actions against Israel, emphasizing the need for urgent measures to prevent the systematic extermination of Palestinians in Gaza.
The signatories of this letter, featuring former Supreme Court judges like Lord Sampson and Lord Wilson, as well as over 70 appeal court judges, cited grave allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and serious humanitarian law violations taking place in Palestine. They drew attention to mounting evidence suggesting potential genocide, reminding the Prime Minister that all states—including the UK—are legally bound to take appropriate measures to avert and penalize acts of genocide, ensure adherence to international humanitarian law, and safeguard the Palestinians’ right to self-determination.
The letter further warns that the international community’s negligence in enforcing legal standards regarding the occupied Palestinian territories contributes to deteriorating global norms of legality and impunity. Such inaction not only undermines international law but places the entire legal framework at risk. The authors of the letter urged the UK government to act decisively and promptly; there is a growing sense of urgency that immediate action is necessary to prevent further escalation of the situation.
