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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
From Sarin to the Chain of Command: The Ghouta Chemical Attack Investigative Reference File
This investigative reference file is designed for investigators, journalists, civil-society researchers, advocates and international legal practitioners working on
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 Notice
Ahmad Hassoun Sentenced to Life Imprisonment: When Incitement to Crimes Became Criminal Responsibility
Damascus’s Fourth Criminal Court convicts the former Grand Mufti of incitement to intentional killing and of an offense
Fleeing Vienna for Daraa: Musab Abu Rukba’s Arrest Tests Syrian and European Justice
A legal analysis of the Musab Abu Rukba case after an eight-year Austrian sentence, his departure for Syria and reported arrest in Nawa—and what the case means for extradition, evidence sharing and universal jurisdiction.
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.
