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Tort Liability in Warfare: States’ Wrongs and Civilians’ Rights by Dr Haim Abraham – Book Symposium Dr Haim Abraham’s book, Tort Liability in Warfare: States’ Wrongs and Civilians’ Rights (Oxford University Press, 2024) was recently the subject of a book sy...

Both the book symposium and book launch of 'Tort Liability in Warfare' have been recorded and can be viewed on www.youtube.com/watch?v=y58r... and www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk1k.... Thanks again to Luke, Paula, Liesbeth, Ugljesa, Carla, Emmanuel, Hedi and Eden for the amazing discussions.

I hope @ukparliament.parliament.uk would act to amend this decision.

The Court didn't mention anywhere in its decision the Interpretation Act of 1978, which would allow for an interpretation of the Equality Act that would better protect trans people >

The Court was reassured in its conclusion by anti-trans sentiment held by some lesbian groups >

The Court further held that it an find no "good reason" to hold that the legislature intended to have sex protections applied to the "complex" reality of trans people >

The Court read various instances in which references to sex, women, and men, are mentioned in the Equality Act, and in other Acts, holding that the ordinary meaning of sex is biological, and that only in interpreting sex in this way the various sections make sense >

The UK Supreme Court released its judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, and it has considerable implications for trans individuals and rights, as the Court held that 'sex' under the Equality Act can only be understood as 'biological sex' >

Book symposium on Dr Haim Abraham’s ‘Tort Liability in Warfare’ The recent event explored how shifting geopolitical dynamics impact tort law, how private law could play a greater role in armed conflict, and more.

Congratulations to @haimabraham.bsky.social whose Tort Liability in Warfare book was the subject of a recent symposium @ytlkings.bsky.social. Read the highlights and watch the recording tinyurl.com/yz5kcm5u

On April 2, Emmanuel Voyiakis and Carla Ferstman will be discussing my book 'Tort Liability in Warfare' at QMUL School of Law, chaired by QMUL's Hedi Viterbo. Please join in-person or online if you can: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

Also, as we were leaving the official dinner, we walked past Tilda Swinton. Was tempted to give her a copy of the book, but didn't want to interrupt. So Tilda, if you want a book on why states should compensate civilians for wrongs in war, let me know where to send it @christianhodell.bsky.social

Can't thank the panel and organizers enough for a truly wonderful and engaging symposium. @lukemoffett.bsky.social Paula Giliker, Liesbeth Zegveld & Ugljesa Grusic had lots of interesting insights, all will be available in a special issue of KCL Law Journal. @ytlkings.bsky.social ucllaws.bsky.social

Thanks @lwhensler3.bsky.social Let me know what you think

Myths and misconceptions in extraterritorial torts | University of Toronto Law Journal States’ ability to impose liability for extraterritorial torts is often structured to avoid an illegitimate assertion of authority by one state over another. However, the resulting liability regimes are inconsistent and difficult to justify. In this article, I argue that limitations of liability in this context have been based on misconceptions about abuse of power. I employ instrumental and rights-based approaches to states’ authority to demarcate a coherent framework for states’ liability for extraterritorial torts. I show that courts can impose liability on their own state and officials for extraterritorial torts as authority is not exerted over a foreign state. Liability can also be imposed on foreign states for their extraterritorial torts through consent, a sufficient jurisdictional connection to the tort, or the establishment of universal jurisdiction by a breach of jus cogens norms. Lastly, I assert that punitive damages are generally an illegitimate form of exerting authority.

'Myths and misconceptions in extraterritorial torts' is now out w/ University of Toronto Law Journal utppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3.... I offer an account of legitimate imposition of tort liability on states for extraterritorial torts, while arguing that punitive damages are generally illegitimate.

Conall Mallory, Steven van de Put, and my thoughts on redressing civilian harm in wars, why it should be done, and how, now on @ejiltalk.bsky.social

Tort Liability in Warfare: States’ Wrongs and Civilians’ Rights A book symposium

🚨on Feb 25 there'll be a book symposium on my book Tort Liability in Warfare at KCL and online, with an incredible panel including @crootof.bsky.social, Paula Giliker, Ugljesa Grusic (@ucllaws.bsky.social), and @lukemoffett.bsky.social.
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Something fun is coming Feb 25, 2025

So glad to see it arrived :)

Very excited to see the first copies of my book, Tort Liability in Warfare, arrived just in time before the festive season. The book's available online open-access (https://buff.ly/3ZpzqUK or you can purchase a copy with a 30% discount with code ALAUTHC4 from https://buff.ly/3ZpzzaK

🚨 New Article Alert! 🚨

Revisiting the age old debate: is software a product, a service, or just a glitch in the matrix? In this ILJ piece I dive into a 50-state survey, post-3rd Rstmt case law, & even throw in EU law analysis and Platonic idealism for good measure.

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Very productive day engaging experts on civilian harm & reparations in London with @haimabraham.bsky.social @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social @mglattimer.bsky.social @maethompson.bsky.social @kristinebeckerle.bsky.social Conall Mallory & Steven van Put as part of our new project on developing a UK policy

Private Law & Theory Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/98HS2fW
It is far from being complete so please feel free to mention yourself and/or others who should be included.

Fab!!

Amazing!