Holborn
London
EC1A 2FG
The Prosecution of International Crimes in the UK:
Present Problems and Future Possibilities
6.30pm Tuesday 18 June 2019
Hogan Lovells, Holborn, London EC1A 2FG
To register for this free event please contact administrator@hrla.org.uk
Various pieces of legislation have been enacted in the UK to allow those suspected of having committed international crimes to be prosecuted domestically; the most notable example of such legislation is the International Criminal Court Act 2001, which gives effect to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Despite this, the prosecution of individuals in UK courts for international crimes remains incredibly rare, with other countries, such as Spain, Germany and Sweden taking the lead on this issue. In light of recent reports that individuals suspected of playing key roles in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide may be prosecuted in the UK in the near future, this panel event will discuss why prosecutions for international crimes have been wanting thus far and examine whether there is a future for such prosecutions in UK courts.
Speakers
Courtenay Griffiths QC, 25 Bedford Row
Emilie Pottle, The 36 Group
Charlie Loudon, REDRESS
Kate O’Raghallaigh, Doughty Street Chambers
Michael Polak (Chair), Church Court Chambers
Welcome and Introduction: Tetevi Davi and Haylea Campbell, HRLA
This event is made possible through the generosity of our hosts at Hogan Lovells