The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL)
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) is now offering advance training workshops. The initial workshops will focus on Corruption and Arbitration and Universal Jurisdiction and I believe will be of interest to members of the International Law Association.
Advanced Training Workshop: Corruption and Arbitration
20 November 2024 Online Cost: £200
The number of cases in which parties allege corruption in international arbitration continues to rise with some of these cases involving amounts in hundreds of millions and even billions of US dollars. Our forthcoming advance training workshop will provide participants with a solid understanding of the issues involved and the applicable legal frameworks. Tutors: Vlad Meerovich, a commercial litigator from Peters & Peters specialising in the field of complex corporate and financial fraud, and Professor Yarik Kryvoi will guide you through relevant domestic and international law frameworks.
Topics include
Key approaches to corruption in
domestic legal frameworks, including the UK Bribery Act
International frameworks
relevant to corruption, including treaties such as the UN Convention
against Corruption
Duties of arbitral tribunals
when examining allegations of corruption
Proving corruption, including
burden and standard of proof and red flags
Peculiarities of corruption
allegations in the context of international commercial arbitration,
including the consequences of finding corruption
Understanding what makes
allegations of corruption different in investor-state arbitration,
including the consequences of finding corruption.
Discounts for BIICL members and scholarship spaces available
Advanced Training Workshop: Universal Jurisdiction
27 November 2024 Online Cost: £200
Prosecutions based on the principle of universal jurisdiction are an increasingly important accountability mechanism for international crimes. Our upcoming advanced training workshop on universal jurisdiction will explore developments in the theory and practice relating to this legal principle over the past century, from its early roots through to current trends and potential future directions. In the workshop, we will explore the legal and historical basis of universal jurisdiction, the approaches adopted by various States in notable prosecutions conducted in reliance on the principle in recent years, and challenges, criticisms and potential future developments in this space.
Topics include:
Historical roots and development of universal jurisdiction Legal basis, domestic mechanisms and procedures and complementarity with international prosecutions Recent prosecutions of note and specific approaches adopted in selected States Challenges, criticisms, potential future directions and areas of opportunity
Expert tutors include Prof Elies van Sliedregt, Dr Devika Hovell and Kirsty Sutherland
Discounts for BIICL members and scholarship spaces available.