Prosecutions based on the principle of universal jurisdiction are an increasingly important accountability mechanism for international crimes. Our upcoming advanced training workshop on universal jurisdiction will explore developments in the theory and practice relating to this legal principle over the past century, from its early roots through to current trends and potential future directions. In the workshop, we will explore the legal and historical basis of universal jurisdiction, the approaches adopted by various States in notable prosecutions conducted in reliance on the principle in recent years, and challenges, criticisms and potential future developments in this space.

 

Workshop topics include:

• Historical roots and development of universal jurisdiction

• Legal basis, domestic mechanisms and procedures and complementarity with international prosecutions

• Recent prosecutions of note and specific approaches adopted in selected States

• Challenges, criticisms, potential future directions and areas of opportunity

 

Expert tutors include Prof Elies van Sliedregt, Dr Devika Hovell and Kirsty Sutherland
 

Discounts for BIICL members and scholarship spaces available