ADC-ICT

Join our webinar series: CHANGE OF FORUM: How International Criminal Law is on the Move

Upcoming webinars:

📅 26 October | 16:00 CEST
Jan Fermon – Accountability for International Crimes: The Role of National Courts, a Belgian Perspective

📅 30 November | 16:00 CET
Jens Dieckmann – The Evolution of Universal Jurisdiction in Germany and Lessons in Practice

Register here: https://www.adc-ict.org/advocacytraining

Webinar Series: CHANGE OF FORUM: How International Criminal Law is on the Move

The ADC-ICT is pleased to continue its webinar series examining the increasing role of domestic jurisdictions in addressing international crimes.

26 October | 16:00 CEST
Jan Fermon – International Criminal & Human Rights Lawyer, Brussels Bar
Accountability for international crimes: the role of national courts, a Belgian perspective

30 November | 16:00 CET
Jens Dieckmann – German Attorney-at-Law and International Defence and Victims’ Counsel
The evolution of Universal Jurisdiction in Germany and Lessons in Practice

The sessions will explore developments in universal jurisdiction and the practical realities of pursuing and defending international crimes cases before national courts.

Register here:
https://www.adc-ict.org/advocacytraining

The provisional programme for the ADC-ICT Annual Conference 2026 is now available.
📅 5 December 2026
📍 Museum Sophiahof, The Hague
Under the theme “Roads Diverged in International Criminal Law”, this year’s conference will bring together a distinguished group of speakers, including judges, counsel and academics, to reflect on developments in defence practice and the evolution of international criminal law.
Further information, the provisional programme and registration are available at: https://www.adc-ict.org/annualconference

Webinar Series: Change of Forum – how international criminal law is on the move

Domestic jurisdictions are playing an increasingly important role in addressing international crimes. Join the ADC-ICT for our upcoming webinar series exploring how international criminal law is moving beyond The Hague and into domestic and specialised mechanisms.

28 September | 16.00 CEST
Ida Persson – A dedicated local mechanism to hear a volume of atrocity cases: Special Accountability Mechanism in The Gambia

October | Date TBC
Investigators-at-large: building conflict cases and finding fora

30 November | 16.00 CET
Jens Dieckmann – The evolution of Universal Jurisdiction in Germany and Lessons in Practice

Register here: https://www.adc-ict.org/advocacytraining

Take your advocacy skills into the courtroom.

There is still time to register for the ADC-ICT Mock Trial and Advocacy Training 2026 (24–28 August).

This intensive programme offers four evenings of practical advocacy training, culminating in a full-day mock trial before international judges in the courtroom of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.

We are delighted to welcome:

- Judge Joanna Korner
- Judge Beti HOHLER
- Judge Christopher Gosnell

Register here: https://www.adc-ict.org/mocktrial

📅 Save the Date

The ADC-ICT Annual Conference 2026 will take place on 5 December 2026.

This year's theme is: Roads Diverged in International Criminal Law

Further information and registration will be available at: https://www.adc-ict.org/annualconference

There are still a few places remaining for the ADC-ICT Mock Trial and Advocacy Training Course, taking place 24–28 August 2026.

This unique programme offers participants the opportunity to:

• Appear in a simulated international criminal trial before experienced international judges.
• Receive practical advocacy training from leading experts and practitioners in international criminal law.
• Develop courtroom skills in a realistic international tribunal setting.
• Network with fellow participants and professionals from around the world.

No prior advocacy or international criminal law experience is required – the course is designed for anyone with an interest in developing practical advocacy skills.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

We look forward to welcoming the next generation of international advocates.

Register at: https://www.adc-ict.org/mocktrial

Some places remain for the ADC-ICT Mock Trial and Advocacy Training 2026!

Join us from 24–28 August 2026 for an intensive advocacy programme.

Participants will benefit from four evenings of practical advocacy training before taking part in a full-day mock trial in the courtroom of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.

We are pleased to confirm the participation of:

Judge Joanna Korner KC
Judge Beti Hohler
Judge Christopher Gosnell

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register today: https://www.adc-ict.org/mocktrial

📢 Registration is now open for the ADC-ICT Mock Trial and Advocacy Training 2026!

Join us from 24–28 August 2026 for an intensive advocacy programme.

Participants will benefit from four evenings of practical advocacy training before taking part in a full-day mock trial in the courtroom of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.

We are pleased to confirm the participation of:

Judge Joanna Korner KC
Judge Beti Hohler
Judge Christopher Gosnell

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register today: https://www.adc-ict.org/mocktrial

This Thursday, the ADC will host a discussion on the proposed International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC) and the growing international movement to strengthen accountability for corruption.

We are honoured to welcome two eminent speakers for this conversation:

- Justice Richard Goldstone
- Ian Lynch

The webinar will explore the development of the IACC initiative, the challenges it seeks to address, and its potential significance within the international legal landscape.

📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026

⏰ 17:00–18:00 (CEST)

🔗 Registration: https://www.adc-ict.org/events/webinar-international-anti-corruption-court-iacc-and-the-adc