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Victims’ Rights in the Trials of Former Regime Figures: From Testimony to Meaningful Participation in Justice
The prosecution of former officials accused of grave violations represents a historic opportunity for Syria to rebuild confidence
Syria’s National Committee for Combating Illicit Enrichment: Between Investigation and Asset Recovery
A legal analysis of Syria’s National Committee for Combating Illicit Enrichment, its investigative and asset-recovery powers, judicial safeguards, settlements, and comparative international experience.
Trials of Former Regime Figures: A Step Toward Justice or a Test of the Rule of Law?
The trials of Atef Najib, the former head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa, and Ahmad Badreddin
Statement – On the EU Decision to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria
Damascus – May 21, 2025 The Free Syrian Lawyers Association (FSLA) welcomes the decision made by the Foreign
Research Papers
The 5 August 2013 Douma Chemical Attack: The Crime That Preceded the Ghouta Massacre and the Continuing Pursuit of Justice
A documentary and legal briefing on the 5 August 2013 chemical attack on Adra and Douma, its evidence and accountability pathways, introducing FSLA’s forthcoming 21 August Ghouta file.
Syria’s Forthcoming Transitional Justice Law: What Safeguards Must It Contain?
A legal analysis of the safeguards Syria’s forthcoming transitional justice law must provide—from institutional independence and fair trials to victims’ participation, truth, reparations, and guarantees of non-recurrence.
“Analytical Legal Study on Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2023”
Details of the amnesty decree according to Syrian law: President Bashar al-Assad of the Syrian regime issued
Legal Analysis of Regime Violations using Chemical Weapons and Efforts Towards Accountability
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the chemical massacre in Ghouta. On August 21, 2013, both the eastern
Legal Notice
From Atef Najib to Bashar al-Assad: What Does the First Death Sentence Against the Former Regime’s Leadership Mean?
A legal analysis of the death sentences against Atef Najib, Bashar al-Assad and Maher al-Assad: in-person and in-absentia judgments, fair-trial guarantees, victims’ rights and transitional justice.
From the Pulpit to Criminal Responsibility: When Does Religious Authority’s Speech Contribute to Crimes?
When does speech by a religious or official authority move from political expression to incitement, encouragement, or moral support capable of establishing criminal responsibility? A legal analysis in light of Ahmad Hassoun’s trial and international jurisprudence.
The 5 August 2013 Douma Chemical Attack: The Crime That Preceded the Ghouta Massacre and the Continuing Pursuit of Justice
A documentary and legal briefing on the 5 August 2013 chemical attack on Adra and Douma, its evidence and accountability pathways, introducing FSLA’s forthcoming 21 August Ghouta file.
Transitional Justice Is Not a Funded Project: Who Owns the Decisions—Victims, Donors or Organisations?
A critical legal analysis of how funding structures and organisational interests can shape transitional justice—and the safeguards needed to keep victims, rights and public accountability at the centre.
