Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a press statement on the election of Professor Dapo Akande to the International Law Commission
The UK candidate Prof Akande, has been successfully elected to the International Law Commission (ILC) today, Friday 12 November. Two other UK-backed candidates, Japan’s Professor Masahiko Asada and Kenya’s Professor Phoebe Okowa have also been successfully elected.
The ILC is a crucial tool in the progressive development of international law, which can help strengthen and promote a just and peaceful system of international relations.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:
The UK is a staunch supporter of international law, the International Law Commission and its vital work, and this election is testament to the long tradition of British lawyers and judges meaningfully contributing to international legal bodies.
Jointly nominated by the UK, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria and Slovenia, this is the first time a candidate has been supported by countries from 4 different United Nations regional groups.
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