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PODCAST: ‘Truth and Lies’ from @Association_UBA #HumanRights Institute (with #IBA support) explores #InternationalLaw, incl the right to defence in war-related cases. Ep1 guest: Stanislav Petrenko, War Dept Head, #Ukraine Prosecutor General's Office.
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weaken the Court, and to demonstrate that the rule of law cannot be undermined by political pressure. Standing with the ICC means standing with victims, survivors and justice itself.’

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17 July 2026 - As the Day of International Criminal Justice is marked, IBA President Claudio Visco said in support of the 'Court of Last Resort', @IntlCrimCourt:

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'they wield power or because national systems cannot act. That promise is now being tested. States Parties created the ICC through the Rome Statute and made a solemn commitment to uphold it. This is the moment to honour that commitment, to reject attempts to intimidate or...3/4

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The IBA has issued an urgent call to the 125 States Parties to the Rome Statute to publicly reaffirm their commitment to @IntlCrimCourt as #US government's efforts to discredit the Court threaten #justice for victims of the world's gravest crimes.

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judicial leaders in Abuja from across jurisdictions, we will foster lasting professional relationships and the exchange of practical experience that benefits justice systems worldwide.’

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The inaugural IBA #Judges Forum Conference begins today, 9th July 2026, in #Abuja, #Nigeria. Ahead of its start, Dr Babatunde Ajibade SAN (@BAjibadeSAN),
Chair of the IBA Section on Public and Professional Interest, said:

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particularly pleased that the inaugural IBA Judges' Forum Conference is being held in Nigeria. Holding this first event in Africa, reflects both the strength of the continent's judiciaries and its increasingly important contribution to global legal thought. By convening...3/4

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deepen international cooperation in strengthening judicial institutions and promoting the effective administration of justice.’

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The Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, comments on the importance of the inaugural #IBA #Judges' Forum Conference: In defence of #justice, taking place in #Abuja, #Nigeria, from 9-10 July 2026, and an independent judiciary.

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an unwavering fidelity to the law. This Conference offers an important opportunity for judicial leaders to exchange knowledge and experience, reflect on the evolving challenges confronting courts in an increasingly complex world and...4/5

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and supporting the fair administration of justice worldwide.’ 4/4

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Ahead of the inaugural #IBAJudges' Forum Conference: In defence of #justice, taking place in #Abuja, #Nigeria, from 9-10 July 2026, IBA President Claudio Visco commented:

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to exchange experience and develop practical solutions has never been more important. The inaugural IBA Judges' Forum Conference reflects the International Bar Association's longstanding commitment to strengthening judicial institutions, promoting international cooperation...3/4

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Global judicial leaders to meet in #Abuja, #Nigeria for inaugural #IBA Judges' Forum Conference to address #AI, #judicial independence and public trust in courts. The event comes at a pivotal moment for #justice systems worldwide.

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