The Siracusa International Institute’s 23rd Specialization Course in International Criminal Law for Young Penalists ‘M. Cherif Bassiouni’ on “International Criminal Law and Current Global Crises” has successfully concluded.
The course was held in Siracusa and online from May 27 until June 1, 2024 and was sponsored by the Irish Centre for Human Rights of the University of Galway, the Middlesex University Department of Law (UK) and the International Association of Penal Law (AIDP).The Specialization Course was attended by participants from all over the world. The participants were recent law graduates, practitioners, academics or students, currently pursuing higher education or careers in the fields of international criminal law and international relations. 30 different countries, as well as 12 different Universities, were represented among the participants involved in the course. The daily sessions consisted of keynote lectures, panel discussions and small-group exercises, which aimed to stimulate interaction among participants. Once the course was completed, participants took an online examination to receive the Diploma of the Siracusa International Institute.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all participants and speakers who contributed to making this event, organized by the Siracusa International Institute, truly a remarkable experience.
