In the absence of any current investigation or court able to hear cases from the Syrian conflict, the gathering of evidence is critical. The abundance of information flooding out of Syria – revealing the horrific scale of violence – suggests that there is likely to be a plethora of cases arising in a post-conflict era. Various NGOs are currently undertaking their own investigations to expose the horrors of the war and document the crimes being committed. However, efforts should be coordinated to ensure that the most comprehensive catalogue of data is collected and the minimal risk to witnesses by reducing their exposure.