Ben Saul
Ben Saul is a prominent legal scholar and expert in international law, particularly in the fields of human rights and terrorism. He has served as a UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance. Recently, he was in the news for addressing the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, where he faced criticism from the Iranian delegation for the perceived support of Western governments for terrorist organizations.
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UN special rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism Professor Ben Saul questioned the feasibility of the Coalition’s proposal.
Labor MPs divided over Albanese’s stance on repatriation from Syria
Australia· 2026-02-23
Ben Saul argues that the new protest laws have made NSW one of the most draconian anti-protest jurisdictions.
Is Sydney’s social cohesion being torn apart? Inside the failure of the NSW government’s protest laws after the Bondi massacreAustralia· 2026-02-14
Ben Saul is a UN rapporteur on counter-terrorism who is concerned about the actions of US immigration authorities.
Relatores de la ONU acusan a autoridades migratorias de EEUU de asesinatos extrajudiciales
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-11
Ben Saul is the Challis Chair of International Law at The University of Sydney and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism.
The Isaac Herzog protest response from NSW Police, government violates international lawAustralia· 2026-02-10
Ben Saul signed the statement regarding the maritime blockade.
Bloqueo marítimo de EEUU a Venezuela viola el derecho internacionalDominican Republic· 2025-12-25
Ben Saul, a special rapporteur on human rights protection in the fight against terrorism, condemned the attacks.
Ven ilegal rematar a tripulantes de posibles narcolanchas
Mexico· 2025-12-06
Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on protecting human rights whilst countering terrorism, is one of three intervenors in the case.
Sally Rooney says she will be unable to publish books in UK while Palestine Action banned – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-27
Ben Saul is an international law expert who described the designation of Hamas as a terror group as 'broad and excessive'.
Palestinian group and Robbie Thorpe urge Australia to reverse decisionAustralia· 2025-10-30
Ben Saul is one of the UN rapporteurs who highlighted the need for investigations into the actions of the U.S.
Acusan a EE UU de ejecuciones extrajudiciales en el Caribe
Venezuela· 2025-09-16Ben Saul is a UN rapporteur on human rights in the fight against terrorism.
Relatores de la ONU alertan de deportación de activistas venezolanosVenezuela· 2025-08-29
Ben Saul is a special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism who signed the UN statement urging Iran to cease intimidation against journalists.
UN sounds alarm about Iran’s death threats against journalists, including in Canada
Canada· 2025-08-23
Ben Saul is a UN special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism who is involved in addressing threats to journalists.
CSIS warns threats from Iran in Canada could increase this year, and it is using criminals to target criticsCanada· 2025-08-10
The appeal was lodged with five UN special rapporteurs, including Professor Ben Saul, UN special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism.
Canadians among journalists threatened by Iranian authorities, Britain-based outlet saysCanada· 2025-08-06
Ben Saul is the Challis Professor of International Law at The University of Sydney and the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism.
Of course Australia should recognise Palestine. To not do so only rewards Israel’s crimesAustralia· 2025-08-03Ben Saul is the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.
Islamabad urged not to conflate advocacy with terrorism - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-04-30UN human rights rapporteurs Gina Romero, Irene Khan, Mary Lawlor and Ben Saul wrote to the President urging him not to sign the then PVO Amendment Bill into law.
EU suspends debt aid to Zimbabwe over ‘draconian’ new law
Tanzania· 2025-04-14
Ben Saul condemned Israel’s violations of the Gaza ceasefire.
World reacts to intense Israeli strikes, calls for ceasefire to be reinstated - WorldPakistan· 2025-03-18
Ben Saul is mentioned as the UN Special Rapporteur on terrorism who was requested to report on the impacts of terrorism on the people of Iran.
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Iran· 2025-03-15