Investigations
Questions and Answers on the French Arrest Warrants for Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria
November 14, 2023Print Article
- 1. What is the case about?
- 2. What is the importance of this case?
- 3. What is a judicial investigation (“instruction” or “information judiciaire” in French) and how long can it last?
- 4. Why is this case being investigated in France?
- 5. What are other complaints related to chemical attacks in Syria?
- 6. What is the status of the case?
- 7. What is an arrest warrant under French law?
- 8. Can an arrest warrant be challenged?
- 9. If the international arrest warrants do not lead to an arrest could there be a trial in absentia?
- 10. Are there any immunities in such a case?
- 11. What are chemical weapons and how is the Syrian government involved?