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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 18h

We are exploring the evolving role of tech in the landscape of legal education. in our upcoming workshop with a Keynote from Prof Diana Laurillard @UCL.ac.uk
📅 15 Oct
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 1d

There is still time to join us for the 44th ITF Conference
'Evolving Standards of Investment Protection: Recent Developments and New Trends.'
Keynote Speaker Prof Federico Ortino
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 2d

Our latest courses are starting this week featuring
⭐ Business and Human Rights
⭐ Artificial Intelligence Governance

All courses are online this autumn and offer great insights from our experts
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 6d

We are delighted to be included once again in the list of organisations receiving donations from DuckDuckGo in recognition of the work of our Competition Law Forum. The donation is a recognition that the forum is a centre of excellence for European competition and antitrust policy.

2025 DuckDuckGo Charitable Donations

DuckDuckGo is donating $1.1 million in 2025 to support organizations that share our vision of raising the standard of trust online.

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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 7d

⚖️Returning this November: Chatham House's Competition Policy Conference
Examining how growing geopolitical pressures are redefining competition policy frameworks.
Keynote: Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive Officer, Competition and Markets Authority
📅20 Nov
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 8d

Want to be able to critically assess legal, regulatory and policy developments related to AI?
why not join our short course AI governance
📅 Starts 8 October
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 8d

📅 15 October
Launch of our Empirical Study 'Annulment of Investor-State Arbitration Awards in Domestic Courts' with Speakers Prof. Yarik Kryvoi, Dr Johannes Koepp, Jack Biggs,
& Prof. Maxi Scherer.
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 8d

"Fabulous course, excellently structured and presented, with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion”
Learn more about the UN Guiding Principles on #BizHumanRights on our Business and Human Rights short course starting soon!
📅 Starts 6 Oct
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 9d

The @BIICL YouTube channel includes recordings of our events and podcasts covering many aspects of ‘#InternationalLaw
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 9d

We are exploring the evolving role of tech in the landscape of legal education. in our upcoming workshop with a Keynote from Prof Diana Laurillard @UCL.ac.uk
📅 15 Oct
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 10d

If you missed our recent workshop 'Innovation in Small States - A Caribbean Outlook' you can now catch up with a recording of the sessions buff.ly/ONRBidN

British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 10d

🎧 PODCAST ALERT
‘The Role of Human Rights in Corporate Climate Litigation’ The series explores how litigation is transforming corporate accountability in the climate crisis.
Listen here to all episodes 👉

Corporate Climate Litigation: Global Perspectives and Legal Tactics

Podcast · BIICL – Global Toolbox on Corporate Climate Litigation · "Corporate Climate Litigation: Global Perspectives and Legal Tactics" explores how litigation is reshaping corporate accountability…

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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 11d

Latest from #BIICLInsights
Privatised Food Delivery in Gaza and Violations of International Humanitarian Law by Dr Irene Pietropaoli and Sara Razai
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 11d

Join us for the 44th ITF Conference: Evolving Standards of Investment Protection: Recent Developments and New Trends. Exploring the evolving landscape of investment protection.
Keynote Speaker Prof Federico Ortino
⭐ Full programme now available ⭐
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 12d

BIICL autumn courses started this week and there are still spaces on our up0coming programmes
⭐ Business and Human Rights
⭐ Artificial Intelligence Governance

All courses are online this autumn and offer great insights from our experts
Find out more and book your place 👉 buff.ly/ligxkfm

British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Marking 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights (#ECHR) and 35 years of the #VeniceCommission
ECHR and Venice Commission: Guarding Human Rights and the Rule of Law, and Facilitating Constitutional Resilience
🗓 6–7 Nov 2025
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 13d

💡 Tomorrow we begin our short course on Law of the Sea
The course provides a comprehensive overview of the international law of the sea & pressing challenges facing the world's oceans and seas.
📅 26 Sept
STILL A FEW PLACES AVAILABLE
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 14d

📅 15 October
Launch of our Empirical Study 'Annulment of Investor-State Arbitration Awards in Domestic Courts' with Speakers Prof. Yarik Kryvoi, Dr Johannes Koepp, Jack Biggs,
& Prof. Maxi Scherer.
Book your place now 👉 buff.ly/a6F2wx2 #arbitration

British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 14d

We are exploring the evolving role of tech in the landscape of legal education. in our upcoming workshop with a Keynote from Prof Diana Laurillard @UCL.ac.uk
📅 15 Oct
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 15d

BIICL autumn courses start this week with a range of topics inc public international law, climate litigation, Cultural Heritage, Energy Law and Law of the Sea.
📌 Insights from our experts
📌 All courses online
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 15d

Our panel discussion on the Legacy of the Nuremberg Trials will consider the current obstacles to providing accountability for victims in light of those withdrawals and beyond.

Join us on 1 December and participate in the discussion:
www.biicl.org/events/12050...

80 Years On: The Legacy of the Nuremberg Trials for Accountability

1 December 2025, BIICL, Russell Square, London and Online

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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 15d

Today, in a joint statement, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This follows on the withdrawals by Hungary last April, the Philippines in 2019 and Burundi in 2017.

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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 15d

Would you like to find out more about the work of the Britsih Institute of International and Comparative Law?
📰 Details of our latest research, events and training can be found in our latest newsletter.
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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 15d

BIICL autumn courses start this week
We are focusing on public international law, climate litigation, Cultural Heritage, Energy Law and Law of the Sea.
📌 Taught by our experts
📌 All courses online
Find out more and book your place 👉 buff.ly/K2NMmYN

British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) @biicl.bsky.social · 16d

Book Now for the 44th ITF Conference: Evolving Standards of Investment Protection: Recent Developments and New Trends. Exploring the evolving landscape of investment protection.
Keynote Speaker Prof Federico Ortino
⭐ Full programme now available ⭐
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