England – The UK National Group will nominate Professor Akande in 2026, for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice, based in The Hague.
HM Ambassador to the Netherlands Joanna Roper CMG said:
“The UK is pleased to announce that Professor Dapo Akande will be nominated for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice in 2026 by the UK National Group.
A Nigerian, Professor Akande is said to be an outstanding international lawyer, who will bring deep legal expertise and experience to the ICJ. Professor Akande reflects the UK’s firm commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.”
On Friday 12 November 2021, Prof Akande, was successfully elected to the International Law Commission (ILC), along two other UK-backed candidates, Japan’s Professor Masahiko Asada and Kenya’s Professor Phoebe Okowa who also were successfully elected.
The International Court of Justice, or colloquially the World Court, is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between nations, and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. It is one of the six organs of the United Nations.
HM Ambassador to the Netherlands represents the UK Government at International Organisations in the Netherlands, including the International Court of Justice.
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