PRESS RELEASE : UK to nominate Professor Dapo Akande for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice [September 2024]
The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 6 September 2024.
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’s 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.
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.”
HM Ambassador to the Netherlands represents the UK Government at International Organisations in the Netherlands, including the International Court of Justice.
