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Ukrainian government forms task force for crimes committed in Ukraine
Renowned human rights barrister Amal Clooney is one of many high-profile legal professionals who have agreed to help Ukrainian authorities bring justice to victims of any international crimes committed during the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Jerome Doraisamy
The remit of the Legal Task Force on Accountability for Crimes Committed in Ukraine, the nation’s government said in a statement, will encompass advice on proposals for accountability, including through the United Nations and regional organisations, advice and potential representation relating to civil and criminal cases (including under universal jurisdiction laws) to secure accountability and reparations in national jurisdictions, and strategic guidance on Ukraine’s cooperation with the International Criminal Court.
Baroness Kennedy said that it is an honour to be of service to the Ukrainian government and its people.
“The task force is determined to ensure that no impunity is granted for the blatant violations of international law committed by Russia. It is crucial that perpetrators are brought to justice, and victims receive the reparations they deserve. There can be no peace without justice,” she proclaimed.
Ms Clooney added: “Ukrainians deserve to see perpetrators held to account and to recover compensation for the horrific abuses they are suffering. I am privileged to be working alongside such a distinguished group of lawyers and experts in this endeavour to ensure that nobody is above the law and that survivors will have their day in court.”
Other members of the task force include Covington & Burling partner Nikhil Gore, Withers partner Emma Lindsay, Sygna Partners partner Luke Vidal, King’s College London public international law Professor Philippa Webb, and London-based barristers Richard Hermer QC and Tim Otty QC.
All members of the task force, as well as the supporting lawyers and academics to its work, will carry out their efforts on a pro bono basis, the Ukrainian government noted.
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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