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12 Jun 19

Annual Grotius Lecture 2019

Time: 17.30-19.00 (registration from 17.00) Event followed by a drinks reception Venue: Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 78AH. Sponsored by: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 2019 marks…

Human Rights and IHL+1
28 Nov 19
LONDON

Short Course: Public International Law in Practice (November 2019)

Short Course Public International Law in Practice offers a dynamic introduction into applied public international law from the British Institute of International and Comparative Law.

Arbitration+6
14 Feb 20
LONDON

Law, Culture and Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East

In conjunction with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL), Coventry University and the editors of the Asian Yearbook of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (AYBHRHL) invite submissions…

Cultural Heritage+1
09 Jun 20
WEBINAR

The Ratline: on international crimes and justice

With the publication of Philippe Sands' new book, The Ratline, this webinar will address international crimes, justice and impunity, against the background of the story of Nazi Governor Otto Wächter,…

Courts and Tribunals+2
14 Jul 20
WEBINAR

Human Trafficking and COVID-19: What Next?

This is event will involve a conversation between three global experts in anti-trafficking law and policy. They will discuss the challenges that COVID-19 has presented to anti-trafficking efforts and how…

COVID-19+2
16 Jul 20
ONLINE

Toppled Statues and Monuments: Perspectives on the Global Movement Confronting Heritage

This webinar will discuss the recent events and removal of statues of controversial figures such as that of Edward Colson and Cecil Rhodes from an international and comparative perspective by considering…

Cultural Heritage+1
20 Jul 20
ONLINE

Protecting Education in Conflict

This event will discuss the Safe Schools Declaration, as well as the recent legal developments that seek to hold those who attack schools and education in general accountable.

Human Rights and IHL+1
21 Sep 20
ONLINE

Peace Day 2020 Live Global Digital Experience

A live global digital experience, Peace Day 2020 commerates historical 75 years of the UN, whilst looking forward to a decade of action on Sustainable Development Goal 16 to promote just, peaceful and…

Human Rights and IHL+1
22 Sep 20
LONDON

Short Course: Public International Law in Practice

Short Course Public International Law in Practice offers a dynamic introduction into applied public international law from the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. The two-day programme…

Arbitration+5
11 Nov 20
ONLINE

The UK, European Human Rights and the Rule of Law: Seventy Years of the ECHR and Twenty Years of the HRA - A Time for Celebration?

This webinar is being held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights and the 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Act (HRA), in the UK context. It will examine what the…

Courts and Tribunals+3
12 Nov 20
ONLINE

Human Rights and Small States: Challenges, Resilience, and Advocacy

The conference will examine how small states respect, protect and fulfill their human rights obligations and address the challenges that arise from their societies’interconnectedness and global phenomena,…

Climate Change+2
20 Nov 20
ONLINE

Reviewing the Review: What Needs to Change at the International Criminal Court?

This event will discuss the recently published report of the Independent Expert Review (IER) of the International Criminal Court.

Courts and Tribunals+2
10 Dec 20
ONLINE

Harry Weinrebe Memorial Lecture: Inclusivity and the Law

The Lecture will celebrate Human Rights Day by highlighting the key cross-cutting human right: the right to be free from discrimination. The debate will focus on the issue of inclusivity within the legal…

Courts and Tribunals+2
24 Feb 21
ONLINE

Power and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Marking the launch of the 2021 "Power and the COVID-19 Pandemic" Symposium, this webinar will bring together five contributors to discuss the impact of the pandemic on legal systems globally, and offer…

COVID-19+2
15 Mar 21
ONLINE

Latest Developments in the Extraterritorial Application of Human Rights Law

The question of whether and to what extent human rights obligations apply extraterritorially, notably in situations of armed conflict, continues to be hugely contested.

Courts and Tribunals+1
22 Apr 21
ONLINE

EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: Conversation with European Commission Vice President Schinas

This is event will involve a conversation between Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, European Commission and Professors Vincent Chetail and Elspeth Guild about the…

European Law+2
12 May 21
ONLINE

International Criminal Responsibility: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives

This webinar will focus on individual criminal responsibility in international law, including the interpretation of the intricacies of Article 25 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court…

Courts and Tribunals+2
09 Sep 21
ONLINE

HRDD Forum: Covid-19 and Value Chains: Three recent studies

At this thematic session, speakers will present their recent findings on the impact of Covid-19 in value chains, all the way from the agricultural fields, through the garment supply chain to the end use…

Business and Human Rights+4
28 Sep 21
ONLINE

Annual Grotius Lecture 2021: What is to become of the UN Human Rights Treaty Body system?

In this conversation, Sir Malcolm Evans - who last year ended a period of 10 years as a chair of one of the human rights treaty bodies - reflects on the need for reform, the attempts that have been made…

Human Rights and IHL
30 Sep 21
ONLINE

State responsibility: Where are we and where to next?

Upcoming event on state responsibility reflecting on the work of the International Law Commission (ILC) and how this area of international law may develop to address future challenges.

Arbitration+3
04 Oct 21
ONLINE

Inter-State Complaints in International Human Rights Law

This webinar will discuss those communications, as well as the system of inter-state complaints more broadly. It will discuss parallels with inter-state applications before the European Court of Human…

Courts and Tribunals+2
07 Oct 21
ONLINE

Short Course: Public International Law in Practice

This virtual course focuses on current developments in public international law and their application in national and international dispute resolution, policy-making and in international legal and diplomatic…

Business and Human Rights+9
24 Nov 21
ONLINE

Annual Conference on Business, Human Rights and Sustainability

The NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment is organising its First Annual Conference on Business, Human Rights and Sustainability organised in partnership with PLMJ, the Portuguese Chamber…

Business and Human Rights+1
29 Nov 21
ONLINE

The Duty of States to Cooperate in International Law: 30th Annual SLS/BIICL Workshop

This year's annual BIICL/SLS Workshop on the Theory of International Law will focus on the general duty of States to cooperate in International Law. This touches upon related rules such as the legal equality…

Climate Change+3
08 Feb 22
ONLINE

Beyond The UK Supreme Court judgment on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill: Reflections on the Continuing Human Rights Journey in Scotland

This webinar will consider the legal and constitutional implications of the UK Supreme Court's judgment both for the devolution settlement and for the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. The panel will…

Courts and Tribunals+3
24 Feb 22
ONLINE

Short Course: Artificial Intelligence, Law and Ethics

This course provides participants with an understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical issues arising in the context of artificial intelligence; an awareness of the way AI and technology operatives…

Artificial Intelligence+3
04 Apr 22
ONLINE

ICLQ Annual Lecture 2022 (Online Participation)

This year’s ICLQ Annual Lecture will be given by Dr Mark Eccleston-Turner and Dr Michelle Rourke and is based on their article 'Arguments Against the Inequitable Distribution of Vaccines Using the Access…

Human Rights and IHL+1
04 Apr 22
LONDON

ICLQ Annual Lecture 2022 (In Person Participation)

This year’s ICLQ Annual Lecture will be given by Dr Mark Eccleston-Turner and Dr Michelle Rourke and is based on their article 'Arguments Against the Inequitable Distribution of Vaccines Using the Access…

Human Rights and IHL+1
19 Apr 22
ONLINE

Displacement in and from Ukraine: Risks, Responses, and Legal Dimensions

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, displacement within and from Ukraine continues unabated. This event seeks to unpack and critically engage with some of the key concerns that have emerged in…

Human Rights and IHL+2
17 May 22
HYBRID

Harry Weinrebe Annual lecture: Right to a Fair Trial

Chaired by The Rt Hon. Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, the Annual Harry Weinrebe Memorial Lecture will provide an opportunity for the authors to discuss the key conclusions in the book and the challenges…

Courts and Tribunals+2
20 May 22
ONLINE

The International and Comparative Conference on the Legislation and Practice of Individual Insolvency (Online participation)

The International and Comparative Conference on the Legislation and Practice of Individual Insolvency | hosted by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) and Beijing Foreign…

Business and Human Rights+3
26 May 22
ONLINE

Determinants of Anti-trafficking Efforts

This event, featuring a conversation amongst foremost experts in anti-trafficking law and policy, will consider the findings from a project on exploring the determinants of anti-trafficking efforts. With…

COVID-19+3
15 Sep 22
ONLINE

Short Course: Public International Law in Practice

This virtual course focuses on current developments in public international law and their application in national and international dispute resolution, policy-making and in international legal and diplomatic…

Business and Human Rights+7
25 Oct 22
LONDON

Climate Change and Inequality: Insights from Research (In person participation)

At this event, speakers will share insights from their research around climate change and inequality. The discussion will focus on the existing research - and lack thereof - around the impacts which climate…

Business and Human Rights+2
25 Oct 22
ONLINE

Climate Change and Inequality: Insights from Research (online participation)

At this event, speakers will share insights from their research around climate change and inequality. The discussion will focus on the existing research - and lack thereof - around the impacts which climate…

Business and Human Rights+2
14 Nov 22
ONLINE

Short Course: International Labour Law

International Labour Law is a constantly evolving field of law and one which has a direct impact on governments, businesses, civil society organisations and workers. It influences the way in which governments…

Business and Human Rights+3
13 Dec 22
ONLINE

Cultural Heritage Governance: Who Should Participate?

This year, the International Law Association adopted recommendations pertaining to Participation in Global Cultural Heritage Governance. This was the culmination of four years of work led by Dr Jakubowski…

Cultural Heritage+1
31 Jan 23
HYBRID

HRDD Forum: Forced Labour Import Ban Developments

At this event, speakers will discuss how import bans have worked in the US and elsewhere, and the implications of the EU proposed model, also taking into account WTO law.

Business and Human Rights+2
01 Feb 23
ONLINE

Promoting Climate Justice through International Law: Climate Litigation & Climate Advisory Opinions

Following the BIICL web-series on rising sea levels and international law, this event aims to shed light on recent developments and their legal ramifications.

Climate Change+3
03 Mar 23
ONLINE

Short Course: Foundations of Public International Law

This short course provides participants with an in depth understanding of the basic tenets of public international law.

Business and Human Rights+7
03 Apr 23
HYBRID

Short Course: Public International Law in Practice (Hybrid)

The Public International Law in Practice course offers a dynamic introduction into applied public international law from the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. The programme focuses…

Business and Human Rights+7
15 May 23
IN PERSON

AI Ethics and the Rule of Law

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking event that delves into the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications on human rights.

Artificial Intelligence+2
15 Jun 23
HYBRID

Individual Reparations for Human Rights Violations in Ukraine (Hybrid)

The first part of the event will focus on the historic, political and legal dimensions of war in Ukraine with a particular analysis of the emergence of the so-called "Donetsk/Lugansk people's Republics"…

Cultural Heritage+4
19 Jun 23
ONLINE

Protection and Recovery for Vulnerable Groups, Post-Pandemic: European and Asian Approaches

This event brings together academics and practitioners from Asian and European jurisdictions to discuss the pandemic's effect on vulnerable groups and what can be done in the post-Covid 19 era.

Business and Human Rights+4
20 Sep 23
ONLINE

Short Course: Artificial Intelligence, Law and Ethics

This course provides an understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical issues arising in the context of AI and an awareness of the way AI and technology operates in the Legal Sphere.

Artificial Intelligence+3
21 Sep 23
ONLINE

Short Course: Public International Law in Practice

This course focuses on current developments in public international law and their application in national and international dispute resolution, policy-making and in legal and diplomatic practice.

Business and Human Rights+8
16 Oct 23
HYBRID

Homelessness and Human Rights

This event will explore the key legal challenges and opportunities for further action and discuss how International Human Rights Law can inform a comprehensive approach.

Human Rights and IHL+1
24 Oct 23
ONLINE

Short Course: International Labour Law

Bringing together a distinguished cohort of scholars and practitioners, this course provides a critical overview of international standards and structures for labour rights.

Business and Human Rights+3
06 Nov 23
IN PERSON

Annual Grotius Lecture 2023: Immunity and International Criminal Tribunals

Judge Joanna Korner CMG KC will give the Grotius Lecture at BIICL in 2023. Judge Korner will draw on her extensive experience of international criminal law to enlighten us on highly topical issues pertaining…

Courts and Tribunals+3
15 Nov 23
IN PERSON

Small States and Access to Justice

The eighth small states conference will discuss a range of topics, including climate change, AI and Technology, and sustainable development as they relate to access to justice and small states.

Artificial Intelligence+4

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