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The Sanctions Committee of the French Anticorruption Agency (AFA) has, for the first time since its creation, imposed a financial penalty [1] on a company and its CEO for failing to fulfil their legal obligations to implement compliance programmes, without a preliminary injunction. As a reminder, the Sapin II Law

William Julié recently participated in a virtual press conference dedicated to the legal challenge brought before the General Court of the European Union against the restrictive measures adopted by the Council of the European Union against Mr. Jacques Baud. Mr. Baud, a retired Colonel of the Swiss Army General Staff

William Julié took part in a discussion among European lawyers on the comparisons between the French and English legal systems, during the ECBA’s annual conference in Barcelona, on the Full Comment podcast hosted by Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh and Edward Grange.

Speaking on RFI – Radio France Internationale, William Julié provided his legal analysis of the submission by the israeli NGO Shurat HaDin to the International Criminal Court, highlighting the complexity of the mechanisms for establishing international criminal liability as well as the particularly high evidentiary standards required by the ICC.

William Julié provided his legal analysis of the communication submitted by the NGO Shurat HaDin to the International Criminal Court, which illustrates the complexity of the mechanisms for triggering international criminal responsibility and the particularly high evidentiary requirements before the ICC. He noted that the NGO has indicated its view

As a guest on the “Contact” podcast hosted by Stéphan Bureau, alongside Jacques Baud, who the Firm is representing before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), William Julié discussed the issues surrounding freedom of expression in the context of European sanctions. Jacques Baud is subject to restrictive

On The Debate on France 24, Camille Gosson examined questions surrounding the accountability of those who profit from armed conflicts, the ethical issues faced by companies, the means of identifying such practices, and the mechanisms likely to deter those who might be tempted to engage in them. She also stressed

🇪🇺 As announced by the European Parliament, the EU is preparing a new sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers, traffickers and potentially other organised crime actors, adding to the 33 existing EU sanctions frameworks. At first glance, this may seem like a logical step in the fight against organised crime. Targeted

William Julié highlights the violations of Evghenia Gutul’s procedural rights during her trial in Moldova.
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

William JULIÉ reacted to Eya’s abduction by her father and the arrest of the latter in Denmark. He explained the rules governing international child abduction, the European arrest warrant mechanism and other points of criminal international law.

William JULIÉ intervened following the sentencing of Douha Mounib, a French women repatriated from Syria where she joined ISIS, to 12 years in prison. He review the complexe incrimination of terrorist conspiracy and the harsh sentences encountered by their authoris in France and in other EU countries.

“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

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.

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

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

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

William JULIÉ reacts to the power cuts imposed by the Russians in Ukraine and discusses the possibility of a war crime qualification
William JULIÉ reacts to the Ukrainian President's allegation according to which 400 war crimes were committed on his country's territory by Russia

William JULIÉ questioned the compatibility of the decisions of the French Court of Cassation in the Italian “brigadist” cases with articles 2, 6 and 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights and made a number of comments in support of the interests of the Italian State.

William JULIÉ reacted to the international arrest warrant issued by the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court against Vladimir Putin. He spoke of the risks faced by the Russian President and highlighted the difficulties of enforcing this type of arrest warrant.

William JULIÉ challenged the arguments put forward by the Council of the European Union to justify placing and keeping his client, Mr AKHMEDOV, on the sanctions list. He also pointed out the material errors and irregularities that have marred the Council’s decisions since the first sanctions were imposed.

The Court of Cassation will rule on the extradition of ten people convicted in Italy during the “Years of Lead”. William JULIÉ made new observations on behalf of the Italian State in the so-called “Brigadist” cases.

William JULIÉ intervened after the attack on rue d’Enghien, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. He explained that the qualification of a terrorist attack could be retained if its constitutive elements were established.

William JULIÉ intervened after the attack on rue d’Enghien, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. He explained that the qualification of a terrorist attack could be retained if its constitutive elements were established.

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

William JULIÉ commented on the High Court’s decision concerning the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. This decision authorises such a deportation but obliges the British government to examine the particular situation of the applicants. It does not close the door to an individual appeal to the ECHR, so the

William Julie was asked about the fate of Russian deserters and their possible admission to the European Union. He specified that admission is subject to the rules of each Member State, which lack harmonisation at EU level and have variable delays. He pointed out that since 12 September 2022 the

The Guideline on the Strategic use of UN Human Rights Mechanisms for Syria identifies the mechanisms to be invoked to provide Syrian lawyers and activists with the tools and keys to understanding.


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An article by William Julié and Juliette Fauvarque for the IBA, highlighting the urgent need for reflection, at the European level, on the possibility of establishing a jurisdictional or quasi-jurisdictional mechanism capable of ruling on requests for removal of SIS alerts, along the lines of the Interpol CCF model.

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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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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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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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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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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.

Speaking on RFI – Radio France Internationale, William Julié provided his legal analysis of the submission by the israeli NGO Shurat HaDin to the International Criminal Court, highlighting the complexity of the mechanisms for establishing international criminal liability as well as the particularly high evidentiary standards required by the ICC.

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