Dr Victor Kattan, Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the 糖心原创, has co-authored a new article in the New Law Journal with leading barrister of Matrix Chambers.
Published in the 25 September 2026 edition of the journal, the article, "", examines the legal arguments surrounding Britain's historical responsibilities in Palestine and discusses a petition submitted to the UK Government in 2025 concerning Britain's actions during the Mandate period between 1917 and 1948.
The New Law Journal, one of the United Kingdom's longest-running legal publications, has been published continuously since 1822 and is widely read by legal practitioners, academics and policymakers.
The article forms part of Dr Kattan's wider research and public engagement activities relating to international law, state responsibility and historical justice. The work is linked to the Britain Owes Palestine campaign, which seeks a formal response from the UK Government to a petition alleging internationally wrongful acts committed during the Mandate period.
Dr Kattan will also be speaking about the article and the broader legal issues it raises at the , taking place next week. The conference brings together academics, practitioners, judges and policymakers from around the world to discuss current developments in international law.
Commenting on the publication, Dr Kattan noted that the research contributes to an ongoing discussion about historical accountability and its relevance to contemporary international legal debates. The project is also being developed as an impact case study for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Learn more about the Britain Owes Palestine campaign .
Posted on Tuesday 29th September 2026