From 18 to 21 November 2024, the Adala for All (AFA) association, the Strasbourg Bar Association and the Union of European Lawyers (UAE) hosted a training programme in The Hague for lawyers from Libya.

Presentation by Mr Thuan Dit Dieudonné

Mr Grégory Thuan Dit Dieudonné gave a presentation to the participants:

  • the Strasbourg Bar and the Union of European Lawyers
  • the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda, a landmark case in international criminal justice

Four days at the heart of international justice

  • A visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC), with a direct discussion with its representatives
  • Universal jurisdiction (a country’s power to try serious crimes committed abroad), illustrated by the examples of Syria and Yemen
  • Ongoing proceedings before the ICC and the International Court of Justice concerning Israel and Palestine
  • Monitoring of places of detention, with feedback from the A3D network (Lawyers for the Defence of Detainees’ Rights)
  • The difficulties faced by lawyers in Tunisia, Algeria and Libya

Why this is essential

When it comes to the most serious crimes, lawyers are often the first line of defence for victims. Sharing European experience with colleagues practising in challenging contexts helps to strengthen access to justice across borders.

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