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UK to nominate Professor Dapo Akande for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice
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.
His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to the Netherlands Joanna Roper CMG said:
鈥淭he 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.
Professor Akande is an outstanding international lawyer, who will bring deep聽legal expertise and experience to聽the ICJ. Professor Akande reflects the UK鈥檚 firm commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.鈥�
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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Published 6 September 2024