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The foremost membership organisation for international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies, the IBA was born out of the conviction that it could contribute to global stability and peace through the promotion and protection of the rule of law. Read more

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New book highlights the enduring relevance of the UN Charter in its 80th year

Series of podcast conversations with ESG conference keynote speakers launched

Global war, global trade: a Global Employment Institute perspective

Working group launches Phase 2 of AI Impact Survey - complete the survey here

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The evolution of surveillance technology

Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding the reach and power of surveillance technologies. Without effective regulation, these tools risk undermining fundamental human rights.

Europe takes to the streets

Mass protests are sweeping across Central and Eastern Europe as citizens push back against democratic backsliding, corruption, and authoritarian governance. Global Insight explores how public outrage is reshaping the political landscape.

Trump versus the judiciary

As President Trump pushes the boundaries of executive power, the US judiciary is under mounting pressure to uphold the rule of law. Global Insight explores whether America’s courts can continue to serve as a vital check on presidential authority.

The importance of collective power

Institutions such as NATO are face mounting challenges to their authority and relevance. Global Insight examines how these organisations are adapting—or fracturing—in a world increasingly defined by power politics and disruption.

Private prosecutions: a careful balancing act

The use of private prosecutions is under renewed scrutiny following the Post Office scandal. The UK government is considering new safeguards to ensure fairness, transparency, and justice in privately led criminal cases.

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Expanding genomics programme requires focus on law, ethics and regulation

Proscription of Palestine Action ‘a dangerous shift in the law’

Rule of law: UK to ban NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination

Climate crisis: ICJ’s historic opinion sets the tone for future litigation

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BRICS’ golden opportunity

Today’s economic and political climate presents BRICS with a number of challenges

'Not for the courts'? Al Haq, the arms trade, international law and judicial scope

The evolving legal landscape of digital assets

Challenges of regulation

Protecting democracy

Elon Musk: money, power, influence...safeguards?

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IBA committees: updates from more than 50 practice areas

Rule of law in the US: coverage of the ongoing erosion under the current administration

Climate crisis: multimedia updates from the Association’s work on a wide range of climate-related matters

IBA committees: all the latest content covering developments in over fifty distinct areas of business and legal practice

Artificial intelligence and technology: exploring the law, the opportunities and the dangers

IBA's Human Rights Institute

The IBA’s Human Rights Institute works to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession.

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IBAHRI to co-host UK Parliament roundtable on justice and accountability in Syria

Vietnam: IBAHRI welcomes reduction in scope of death penalty and calls for full abolition

As a summer of horrors unfolds in Gaza, IBAHRI asks the international community: if not now, when will it be time to act?

IBAHRI launches Black Robes, Red Targets: a report and film spotlighting extrajudicial killings of legal professionals in the Philippines

IBA projects

The IBA undertakes various projects across the breadth of its committees and other groups.

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Pro Bono Committee launches interview series on impact of pro bono

Inspirational Legal Women podcast: energy and finance lawyer Adeola Sunmola

Research highlights lack of diversity in global arbitration panels

Spotlight on IBA Committees’ work to address climate change and champion sustainability across the legal profession

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