Anthony Ellington Wenton

lawyer/researcher in public international law, particularly international human rights law, transitional justice, jus ad bellum

[Anthony Ellington Wenton @AnthonyWenton]

A few days ago, I had the honour of giving a class on ICL at @BIICL. The room lit up as we discussed the wonderful work of @BenFerencz. Today, I read with huge sadness that he has passed aged 103. A beautiful soul with an incredible mind. May his memory be a blessing. #LawNotWar

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An upcoming lecture at the British Institute of International and Comparative law on 30 January 2025: https://t.co/yKT2qKI9e5

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New Jersey principal opens school laundry room for his "babies" https://t.co/lDWUCZXwlK via @YouTube

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man. https://t.co/dZHL0Nu0Tj

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Rest in Peace the legendary Q. A true innovator from Jazz to Pop and beyond.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: Quincy Jones, one of the most powerful forces in American popular music for more than half a century, died at 91. https://t.co/mArLyd4CSj

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Fundraise with me at https://t.co/pozcy34udE #Allyra

[The Carter Center @CarterCenter]

Former President Jimmy Carter is 100 years old today! Join us in honoring our visionary co-founder, America’s humanitarian-in-chief. No other U.S. president has lived so long or done so much good for so many after leaving office. https://t.co/lT65jdsaow

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@DapoAkandeLaw @CIJ_ICJ @PCA_CPA @FCDOGovUK Wonderful news. Many congratulations!

[BIICL @BIICL]

🕊️ Join our Short Course: Transitional Justice - Timing and Tools! 📚 Explore the strategies and timing for justice conflict-affected societies. Learn about truth seeking, reparations and more.
#TransitionalJustice #HumanRights #PeaceBuilding
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@philippesands @SidneyHillman Richly deserved! Congratulations!

[Christiane Amanpour @amanpour]

“This is not a witch hunt”: International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC appointed an independent panel of international legal experts to review the arrest warrant process.

[Christiane Amanpour @amanpour]

The Biden White House and Republican Congress are considering sanctions against ICC Chief Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC as he seeks arrest warrants for their ally Benjamin Netanyahu. But Khan told me the court “will not be dissuaded”:

[Mike Bankole 🍉 @DrMikeBankole]

No MP deserves to be treated the way Diane Abbott has been by Labour in recent months. She is being humiliated by the party she has served for nearly 4 decades

My thoughts on @BBCNews earlier today

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So empire and the slave trade contributed little to Britain’s wealth? Pull the other one, Kemi Badenoch | Will Hutton https://t.co/QmCfMRcy5G

[Mass Ndow-Njie 🇬🇲 @MassNdowNjie]

“If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going…”

With that in mind, I’m honoured to have been called to the Bar in The Gambia and formally enrolled as a legal practitioner! 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲

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[Anthony Ellington Wenton @AnthonyWenton]

@MassNdowNjie Lovely to see. Congratulations!

[Deshpal Panesar KC @DeshpalPanesar]

Merry (insofar as is reasonable, proportionate and in pursuit of legitimate aims) Christmas, to one and all.

[Mark Elliott @ProfMarkElliott]

Constitutional lawyers may find suggestions that parliamentary sovereignty is an 'assumption' less surprising, since the suggestion emanates not from four KCs who have just written to a newspaper but from judges themselves. (1)