UN court rules against Italy in case over Nazi compensation claims
The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled today that Italy has violated its obligation to respect Germany's immunity under international law by allowing civil claims seeking reparations for Nazi war crimes to be brought against it in Italian courts.
UN-backed court sentences key Khmer Rouge figure to life in prison on appeal
The appeals chamber of the United Nations-backed tribunal in Cambodia trying cases of mass murder and other crimes committed under the Khmer Rouge regime today sentenced the former head of a notorious detention camp to life in prison, upholding an earlier conviction and extending the existing jail term.
UN-backed survey shows improving public perception of Afghan police
Public perception of the police in Afghanistan has improved over the past three years with the proportion of Afghans expressing personal respect for the country's law enforcement rising to 81 per cent, an eight-point increase since last year, according to a United Nations-funded survey.
UN Yugoslav tribunal accepts plea agreement in contempt trial
The United Nations war crimes tribunal for the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s today accepted the plea agreement filed in the contempt of court trial of Jelena Rašic, who was accused of procuring false statements from witnesses in exchange for money.
ICC prosecutor hails ruling on Kenya as crucial step for country's future
The recent ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC) requiring four prominent Kenyans to stand trial for crimes against humanity allegedly committed in late 2007 represents a significant step towards a peaceful future in the country, the Court's prosecutor said today.
