Congratulations to Michael Polak (International member of LawAid International) - Landmark Uyghur Genocide Ruling in Argentina
- Jun 25, 2025
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Michael Polak, Chair of Lawyers for Uyghur Rights and a practising barrister in London, on a groundbreaking legal achievement before Argentina’s highest criminal court.
The Federal Court of Criminal Cassation ruled in favour of opening a criminal investigation into genocide and crimes against humanity committed against the Uyghur people. The Court held that there are no legal barriers to proceeding and ordered a newly constituted panel of appeal judges to implement the ruling.
Michael travelled to Argentina in support of the proceedings alongside Uyghur leaders Dolkun Isa and Omer Kanat, working with prominent Argentinian counsel Gabriel Cavallo and Juan Nieto.
This ruling is not only a major step forward for Uyghur justice — it’s a testament to the impact one determined legal advocate can have in the global fight for accountability. Congratulations, Michael.
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