Sir Simon Manley, most recently the UK's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva joined FCDO Legal Directorate's Academic Seminar today. As one of our most esteemed and experienced diplomats, Simon delivered an insightful and inspiring keynote address
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- Today, FCDO Legal Directorate convened its biennial Academic Seminar, welcoming international law academics from across the UK. The UK is widely recognised as a global legal centre for international law and we value FCDO's partnership with our world-class academic community.
- The Attorney General's appointment of a new cohort of expert counsel to the Public International Law panels takes effect from January 2026. Congratulations to all successful appointees.
- To mark UN Human Rights Day & 75 years of the ECHR, FCDO convened its International Law Lecture yesterday. In his insightful address, Tim Eicke KC offered a unique perspective on progress made in advancing the rule of law through human rights in Europe & the challenges ahead
- The 24th session of @IntlCrimCourt Assembly of States Parties has now concluded. The UK delegation enjoyed the opportunity to engage with partners over the course of the week & welcomed the adoption of a budget & resolutions that will enable the ICC to continue its critical work
- At #ASP24, the UK was proud to co-sponsor the powerful side event "Children and International Crimes", hosted by @LegalActionWW.The event spotlighted the enduring impact of atrocity crimes on children and launched LAW's new report on Rohingya children and trauma. A vital call to action for justice, accountability, and child-centred rehabilitation. #ChildrenAndConflict #Rohingya.
- At #ASP24, the UK & Spain co-hosted a side event on the ICC Prosecutor's Revised Policy on Gender-Based Crimes - expanding beyond sexual violence to include forced marriage & reproductive violence. Lessons learned & challenges discussed. #GenderJustice #ICC
- FCDO lawyers spoke on a panel last week at the Government Legal Profession’s annual Human Rights Conference, to discuss the latest developments from Strasbourg, including impunity for serious human rights violations & AI/emerging tech. Thank you to MoJ for the invitation
- The UK was proud to co-sponsor together with Syria the #ASP24 side event “Towards a Transformative Justice Model for Syria”, organised by @syriaforum and @LegalActionWW.The event explored how justice in Syria’s transition can be shaped by and for victims - centring dignity, agency, and long-term wellbeing. Grateful to all speakers and participants for a powerful discussion on inclusive, Syrian-led justice. #ICC.
- At #ASP24, the UK was pleased to co-sponsor the timely side event “Workplace Culture at the ICC: Strengthening Wellbeing and Accountability” alongside others, hosted by the @fidh_en and @4GenderJusticeThe event highlighted the need for systemic change to ensure a respectful, transparent, and accountable work environment at the #ICC - essential for delivering justice with integrity
- 🇬🇧 was proud to co-sponsor with 🇧🇪 & 🇪🇺 the survivor-led dialogue: "Victim-centred justice begins with us" hosted by the VRWG, @fidh_en, @redress & @ngos4justice at #ASP24. Survivors from across the globe shared their lived expertise & called for a truly inclusive #ICC.
- UK International Law repostedToday the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the national UK statement to #ASP24 to reiterate our support of the @IntlCrimCourt. Read the statement in full here: gov.uk/government/spe…























