T.M.C. Asser Instituut 292d ago

This webinar, entitled “Fifteen years of review: The Office of the Ombudsperson to the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee”, took place on 9 September 2025. Since the establishment of the Taliban and Al-Qaida sanctions regime (“1267”) by the United Nations Security Council in 1999, which evolved into the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, over 600 individuals and entities have been subjected to travel bans, asset freezes and arms embargoes. Although playing an integral role in the fight against terrorism, such sanctions can fundamentally impact the human rights of those targeted and can also have a collective impact. The establishment of the Office of the Ombudsperson to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee was therefore a significant step forward in ensuring due process for petitioners through an independent and impartial review of delisting requests. Fifteen years on, the Office continues to provide a critical mechanism for due process within the 1267 sanctions regime; nevertheless, improvements to the delisting process continue to be called for. This webinar, organised by the Asser Institute and the Office of the Ombudsperson, convened a panel of experts to critically reflect on counter-terrorism sanctions, delisting processes, and human rights law. Introduction 0:00 – 5:55 Moderated Discussion 5:55 – 1:16:28 Q and A 1:16:28 – 1:29:03 Conclusion 1:29:03 – 1:30:51 Speakers: Mr Richard Malanjum: Ombudsperson to the UNSC ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Kimberly Prost: Judge, International Criminal Court; former Ombudsperson to the UNSC ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Peter Robinson: International Criminal Trial Lawyer Professor Devika Hovell: Professor of Law, LSE Law School Dr. Bibi van Ginkel: Senior Researcher in P/CVE, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism Moderator: James Patrick Sexton: PhD Researcher, T.M.C. Asser Instituut and the University of Amsterdam *** You can follow the work of the Asser Institute via our newsletter (https://tinyurl.com/w47b4n7y) and register for our upcoming events and trainings on our website (https://www.asser.nl/education-events/).