Arbitrary Detention
The firm advises and represents clients in cases of arbitrary detention and unlawful arrest worldwide, assisting individuals, in particular French nationals, facing serious violations of their fundamental rights in sensitive and politically exposed contexts.
It mobilises all relevant international mechanisms, including referrals to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD), as well as other Special Procedures and international bodies. The firm provides strategic oversight and operational follow-up of cases, working in close coordination with the competent authorities, including the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in order to protect its clients’ rights and advance their interests effectively.
Its practice is further supported by close collaboration with specialised organisations, including the International League Against Arbitrary Detention (ILAAD), enabling the deployment of coordinated litigation and advocacy strategies at the international level.
Julia Basile adopts a rigorous, responsive, and tailored approach, combining legal analysis, judicial diplomacy, and the mobilisation of institutional and diplomatic networks, with a view to achieving tangible results in urgent or high-risk situations.
