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📌 Transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/1226: A bill has been introduced in France

Introduced on 3 March 2026, Bill No. 2544 overhauls the criminal framework governing violations of restrictive measures adopted by the European Union. It seeks to transpose into French law Directive (EU) 2024/1226 of 24 April 2024, which requires Member States to establish criminal offences for violation and circumvention of EU

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William Julié and Gheorghe Gonța: Evghenia Gutul’s case

William Julié highlights the violations of Evghenia Gutul’s procedural rights during her trial in Moldova.
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Who gives the kill order? AI and the war in Iran

Camille Gosson addressed the legal implications of a strike on a school in Iran that may have relied on outdated intelligence generated by an artificial intelligence system used by the U.S. military.
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INTERPOL red notices: their political misuse

William Julié discussed the misuse of INTERPOL red notices for political purpose.
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Marine Le Pen appeal trial: what is at stake?

Camille Gosson analyzed the main legal issues in Marine Le Pen's appeal trial
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Review of the 2024 CCF Activity Report

Review of the 2024 CCF Activity Report, accessible here: https://www.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Commission-for-the-Control-of-INTERPOL-s-Files-CCF/About-the-CCF
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Capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US: what can international law do?

William Julié commented on the capture of Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela, by the United States of America
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Dispute between Google and its Russian subsidiary: €110 million seized in France

William Julié announced Google International LLC was recently served by bailif with a protective seizure on behalf of the liquidator of its subsidiary, Google Russia. This measure will be followed by exequatur proceedings before the Paris Judicial Court.
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Babiš received absolute immunity as Prime Minister in France

William Julié recently explained the impact of Andrej Babiš's personal immunity, the new Czech Prime Minister, before the French courts.
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EU Sanctions and Delisting: The Necessity of a Strong legal framework and leverages

William Julié discusses the challenges faced by lawyers in administrative and judicial disputes before European institutions regarding European sanctions.
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Can the International Criminal Court defend itself against Donald Trump’s unprecedented sanctions?

He also emphasised the possibility of the European Union issuing sanctions against the United States, although this would be subject to a unanimous vote by the EU Council and is eminently political in nature

Suspicions of Libyan financing : what does Nicolas Sarkozy risk during this new trial ?

Maître Julié explains the legal and political issues at stake in Nicolas Sarkozy's trial for the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Muammar Kadhafi's Libya.

Paul Watson’s release: “A strong decision” by the Danish authorities, praises one of his lawyers

Maître Julié comments on Denmark's decision to refuse extradition and release Paul Watson

Was Japan standing on a whale? Dismissal the ‘only proper political answer to extradition request’

Maître Julié provides an in depth analysis of Paul Watson's extradition victory against Japon

The absence of immunity for serving heads of state before the International Criminal Court

Maître Beauchemin explains the legal framework governing the immunities of sitting heads of state before the International Criminal Court.

ICC arrest warrant: does Netanyahu really benefit from immunity?

Maître Julié clarifies the question of Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity before the International Criminal Court

ICC arrest warrant: does Netanyahu really benefit from an “immunity” in France?

Maître Julié provides Le Figaro with explanations on the question of immunities for incumbent heads of state subject to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Arrest Warrants issued by the ICC: the cooperation obligation of member states

Maître Beauchemin comments on the arrest warrants issued by the ICC against Benjamin Nethanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif.

War in the Middle East: “The ICC has been interested in what’s happening in Palestine for a very long time”, says international criminal lawyer Amélie Beauchemin.

Maître Beauchemin explains the issuance of arrest warrants by ICC against Benjamin Nethanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif.

Press conference – Evghenia Gutul’s Defense

William Julié and Gonzalo Boye comment on the situation of one of their clients, Ms. Evghenia Gutul, Governor of Gagauzia in Moldova, who was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment following proceedings marked by serious violations of her fundamental rights

Repatriation of women and children from Syrian camps: “Put it in the hands of the judiciary”

“William Julié, criminal and human rights attorney, spoke to France 24’s François Picard about the repatriation of women and children to France from Syrian jihadist camps, following the third major repatriation in six months. This, as rights groups have long pushed for the return of mothers and children to France

Attack in Paris: the Kurdish community demands justice

William JULIÉ intervened following the attack on the Kurds in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. He detailed the constitutive elements of the terrorist offence and indicated that the racist motive alone does not characterise this offence.

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Attack in Paris: the Kurdish community calls for justice

William JULIÉ gives a quick legal definition of the terrorist act in relation to the massacre in the rue d’Enghien.

Kherson: 4 torture sites according to Kiev

Maître William JULIÉ reacts to the revelation of the discovery of four torture sites in Kherson

Imam Iquouissen arrested in Belgium

William JULIÉ provides details on the arrest of Imam Iquouissen by the Belgian authorities. He explained the modalities of execution of the European arrest warrants. In particular, he detailed the notion of double criminality. While some offences do not require double criminality, in other cases, the executing country must repress

10 million Ukrainians deprived of electricity

William JULIÉ reacts to the power cuts imposed by the Russians in Ukraine and discusses the possibility of a war crime qualification

Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia committed “400 war crimes” in Kherson

William JULIÉ reacts to the Ukrainian President's allegation according to which 400 war crimes were committed on his country's territory by Russia

Lafarge: ” a new chapter is now beginning”

William JULIÉ analyses the guilty plea negotiated between Lafarge and the United States following the financing of terrorist acts by the company in Syria

Lafarge’s US guilty plea to funding terrorism: Tactic to evade prosecution at home in French courts?

William JULIÉ comments on French company Lafarge's decision to plead guilty in the US to funding terrorism

Dispute between Google and its Russian subsidiary: €110 million seized in France

William Julié announced Google International LLC was recently served by bailif with a protective seizure on behalf of the liquidator of its subsidiary, Google Russia. This measure will be followed by exequatur proceedings before the Paris Judicial Court.

Babiš received absolute immunity as Prime Minister in France

William Julié recently explained the impact of Andrej Babiš's personal immunity, the new Czech Prime Minister, before the French courts.

EU Sanctions and Delisting: The Necessity of a Strong legal framework and leverages

William Julié discusses the challenges faced by lawyers in administrative and judicial disputes before European institutions regarding European sanctions.

Public opinion: Gutul lawyers filed a complaint with the UN

Camille Gosson comments on the situation of Evghenia Gutul, Governor of Gagauzia in Moldova, on the occasion of her appeal hearing against the verdict sentencing her to seven years' imprisonment, following proceedings marked by serious violations of her fundamental rights

In Moldova, the political trial of an elected representative forces Europe to face up to its responsibilities

William Julié comments on the situation of one of his clients, Ms Evghenia Gutul, Governor of Gagauzia in Moldova, who was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment following proceedings marked by serious violations of her fundamental rights

French man arrested in Slovenia for crimes committed in Croatia during 1991 war

Maître William Julié comments the situation of one of his clients, Mr. Djordje Radujkovic, targeted by a European Arrest Warrant issued by Croatia on political grounds

Interpol takes U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling ‘eco-pirate’ off most-wanted list

William Julié comments on INTERPOL's CCF decision to remove the Red Notice issued against his client, Paul Watson

Rule of law: ICC sends message with arrest of former Filipino president Duterte

William Julié provides legal clarification on the jurisdiction of the ICC following the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte.

Interpol’s red notice for Paul Watson has been suspended, his lawyer confirms

Maître Julié comments on the suspension of the Red Notice against Paul Watson and recalls that the legal battle is still ongoing.

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From a political to a judicial approach to extradition: A case for the consolidation of the requesting State’s rights in domestic extradition procedures

William Julie, Sophie Menegon, and Juliette Fauvarque Volume 12, Issue 3 of New Journal of European Criminal Law https://doi.org/10.1177/20322844211026378 This article purports to analyze the role conferred to the requesting State in domestic extradition procedures. Despite the existence of a judicial control over extradition, the majority of States included in


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The rule against the extradition of nationals: overview and perspectives

What is the essence of the rule against the extradition of nationals? In which cases and across which States does it apply?


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Brexit and the protection of fundamental rights during extradition proceedings

The entry into force of the Agreement on cooperation between the United Kingdom and the European Union (hereinafter “EU”) has led to a decrease of certain rights for wanted individuals, but should not in principle, have consequences regarding the protection of fundamental rights.


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Brexit consequences regarding international criminal cooperation

On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union (« EU »). The transition period provided for by the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU («the Withdrawal Agreement »), during which the Union’s law was still applicable, in particular regarding criminal cooperation,


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COVID-19 : Potential Legal Actions Against China

This article intends to identify the legal actions which have or could be led against China in order to render this State accountable for the damages caused by the COVID-19. Several proceedings have already been initiated by individuals or NGOs against the Chinese authorities at the domestic or international level.

ICC arrest warrant: does Netanyahu really benefit from immunity?

Maître Julié clarifies the question of Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity before the International Criminal Court