Ukrainian members of parliament and experts work on the development of a comprehensive legal framework to address atrocity crimes in Ukraine

The Asser Institute hosted a series of closed expert meetings to work on the development of a comprehensive legal framework to address atrocity crimes in Ukraine. In cooperation with the USAID Justice for All (J4A) programme, we welcomed key representatives of the Ukrainian Parliament and international experts this week to carry out specialised, technical expertise sessions on the adaptation of the international law into the domestic legal framework.

Restoring dignity and justice in Ukraine
These expert sessions are part of our ‘Restoring Dignity and Justice in Ukraine' consortium programme focused on advancing accountability for international crimes committed in Ukraine. The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs implemented by the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), in partnership with the Asser Institute, the Center for International Legal Cooperation (CILC), and the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC). 

Aligning Ukrainian legislation with international law
This initiative has ensured fruitful discussions on the vital importance of aligning Ukrainian legislation with international law and best practices that can serve the cause of justice and accountability for atrocity crimes committed in Ukraine.

The Asser Institute will continue to support the ongoing efforts of the drafting domestic legislation that is comprehensive and robust in order to advance justice and accountability.

Asser Institute working on legal capacity building projects in Ukraine
The T.M.C. Asser Instituut and Global Rights Compliance are working on a Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded project designed to assist investigators, the Office of the Prosecutor General and regional prosecutors' offices, judges, CSOs, journalists and defence lawyers in Ukraine to investigate, prosecute, adjudicate and monitor international crimes. Read more.

First of its kind basic investigative standards for documenting international crimes in Ukraine
On 23 May 2023, the EU day against impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, Global Rights Compliance launched the ‘Basic Investigative Standards for Documenting International Crimes in Ukraine’ (BIS-Ukraine) - a unique toolkit aimed at supporting the work of civil society organisations, human rights defenders and other practitioners documenting international crimes in Ukraine. Read more.