International Conference

International Criminal Court (ICC) in a Changing World

Description

Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise (CIFILE) is a leading institution dedicated to promoting research and advocacy in international law, including international criminal law. The Conference aims to bring together lawyers, skilled experts, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers in international criminal law to discuss the discipline’s current challenges and opportunities. We are proud to partner with a number of other organizations and universities worldwide.

The Conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations on various topics related to international criminal law, including the role of the ICC in a changing world, the challenges faced by international criminal law, and the future of the discipline. In addition, participants will be able to attend sessions, engage in discussions with experts, and network with colleagues worldwide.

Who should attend?

The Conference is open to lawyers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in international criminal law. It provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, exchange ideas, and engage in stimulating discussions with professionals in the field.

 Keynote Speakers

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Conference will feature keynote speeches from around the world, delivered by leading figures in the field of international criminal law. Our distinguished speakers will bring various perspectives and expertise to our discussions, offering invaluable insights into the discipline’s current challenges and opportunities.

We will soon announce our keynote speakers’ names, so stay tuned for more updates. We look forward to learning from their expertise and engaging in stimulating discussions with our attendees.

 Conference Theme

The International Conference on “International Criminal Court (ICC) in a Changing World” will provide a platform for leading experts, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers in international criminal law to discuss the discipline’s current challenges and opportunities. The Conference will focus on the following themes:

Topics for discussion and research submission at this Conference include:

• The challenges facing the development of international criminal law
• The relationship between national courts and the ICC
• The prosecution and defence of international crimes
• Victims’ rights and reparations in international criminal law
• The intersection between international criminal law and human rights
• The impact of emerging technologies on international criminal law
• Transitional justice and the role of international criminal law
• Regional approaches to international criminal law
• The Role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in International Criminal Law: Challenges and Opportunities
• Hybrid Tribunals and Ad Hoc Courts: Innovations in International Criminal Justice
• The Relationship Between National Jurisdictions and International Criminal Law: Complementarity and Cooperation
• The Role of Non-State Actors in International Criminal Law: NGOs, Civil Society, and Victims’ Groups
• The Importance of Judicial Independence and Impartiality in International Criminal Trials
• The Role of the Prosecutor in International Criminal Law: Investigations, Prosecutions, and Accountability
• The Rights of the Accused in International Criminal Law: Fair Trials and Due Process
• Sentencing and Punishment in International Criminal Law: Balancing Justice and Accountability
• The Relationship Between International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law: Complementarity and Conflicts
• The Role of International Criminal Law in Preventing Mass Atrocities and Genocide.
• Emerging Technologies and International Criminal Law: The Role of AI, Blockchain, and Other Innovations in Improving Investigations and Prosecutions
• Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Conflict Situations: Expanding the Definition of SGBV Crimes and Improving Accountability Mechanisms for Perpetrators
• Gender Equality and Diversity in International Criminal Law: Increasing Representation and Promoting Gender-Sensitive Approaches to Investigations and Prosecutions
• Ecocide and International Criminal Law: New Developments in Environmental Crimes and Accountability
• War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity: Addressing Ongoing Challenges and Obstacles to Accountability
• International Cooperation and Coordination: Enhancing Collaboration Among States, International Organizations, and Civil Society in Addressing International Crimes
• Reforms and Innovations in International Criminal Law: Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of the Field
• The Role of Victims and Survivors in International Criminal Law: ensuring their voices and perspectives are heard and their rights and needs are addressed
• The role of international criminal law in addressing emerging forms of transnational crime, such as cybercrime and environmental crime
• The relationship between international criminal law and human rights law, including the challenges of protecting human rights in the context of criminal prosecutions
• The role of victims and communities in international criminal law, including their participation in legal proceedings and their access to reparations
• The development of new forms of accountability in international criminal law, such as corporate and state accountability

We encourage all participants to submit papers on these themes for potential publication in the CIFILE Journal of International Law (CJIL) after the Conference. The submission guidelines for CJIL will be provided to interested participants after the Conference.

Deadline for submitting applications

The deadline for participation is September 28, 2023. For those interested in submitting a paper/article, the deadline for abstract submissions is September 28, 2023, and the full paper submission deadline is October 28, 2023.

Registration fees

Participation in the Conference is FREE for all participants.

For those interested in having a Certificate of participation, the fee is $20.00. If you are interested in having a Certificate of participation, please email us at general@cifile.org with the subject: Certificate, and we will send you the instructions shortly after the Conference.

Potential Publication in the CIFILE Journal of International Law (CJIL)

In addition, conference participants will have the opportunity to submit their papers for potential publication in the CIFILE Journal of International Law (CJIL), a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research on international law. The submission guidelines for CJIL will be provided to interested participants after the Conference. Therefore, we encourage all participants to submit their papers for consideration.