In 2026, the UK will nominate ELAC Co-Director Dapo Akande for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), based in The Hague.
His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Netherlands Joanna Roper CMG said: “Professor Akande is 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.”
