Tal Mimran
Dr. Tal Mimran is an Associate Professor at the Zefat Academic College and an Adjunct Lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the Academic Coordinator of the International Law Forum of the Hebrew University, a fellow at the Federmann Cyber Security Research Center in the Law Faculty of the Hebrew University, and head of a program at Tachlith Institute.
February 5, 2025
Tal Mimran
Introduction The Sassi and Benchellali v. France case in the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), that dealt with immunity of former United States (US) officials in criminal proceedings for allegations of torture in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, joins the ongoing discussion on immunity for State officials (the text of the decision is available in…
April 18, 2024
Tal Mimran
This blog aims to unpack a recent ruling from the Israeli district court concerning the eligibility of an LGBTQ Palestinian to seek refuge under the Refugee Convention. This issue is of tremendous importance, as LGBTQ Palestinians are a vulnerable group within the Palestinian community, in terms of social acceptance and also, at times, their personal security…
February 5, 2025
Tal Mimran
Introduction The Sassi and Benchellali v. France case in the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), that dealt with immunity of former United States (US) officials in criminal proceedings for allegations of torture in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, joins the ongoing discussion on immunity for State officials (the text of the decision is available in…
April 18, 2024
Tal Mimran
This blog aims to unpack a recent ruling from the Israeli district court concerning the eligibility of an LGBTQ Palestinian to seek refuge under the Refugee Convention. This issue is of tremendous importance, as LGBTQ Palestinians are a vulnerable group within the Palestinian community, in terms of social acceptance and also, at times, their personal security…