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Friday 21 July

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‘As President of the IBA, I am thrilled to invite you to join me at the International Bar Association’s 2017 Annual Conference in Sydney, Australia. As the central event of the international legal community’s calendar, the IBA’s Annual Conference presents an unparalleled opportunity to exchange knowledge and to create and renew a global network of colleagues and business contacts.’

Martin Šolc, IBA President

The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world's leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession.

Conferences

Over 50 specialist events worldwide in 2017 across all areas of law

Content

The latest developments covered in film, audio, online and print

Human Rights Institute

Promoting the rule of law and the independence of the legal profession

Committees

Over 60 committees uniting members with shared focus and interests

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Latest news updates

Robert S Mueller III

The DOJ has appointed Robert Mueller, former FBI Director, as Special Counsel to oversee investigation into possible links between President Trump’s election campaign and Russian officials. At the 2016 IBA Annual Conference, he spoke candidly in a wide-ranging interview. Watch video

Anti-torture discussion

The IBA and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights are to host a discussion, 'Anti-torture day: state of the world today - are we going into reverse?'
26 June, London

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AI and robotics

New IBA GEI report states: Artificial intelligence creating a gap between current legislation and new laws necessary for emerging workplace reality. Press coverage

April 2017

RKP Shankardass (1930–2017)
IBA President 1987–1988

In memoriam: Many warm tributes to RKP Shankardass from former colleagues around the world express high regard in which he was held and his enormous contribution to the IBA

The IBA’s films and podcasts cover a wide range of legal, business and human rights issues and include interviews, webcasts and documentaries featuring prominent experts.

Latest films and podcasts

Refugee justice

Thousands of refugees on Greek islands are struggling to access legal assistance within a confusing system

Executive power

Former Deputy Assistant US Attorney General John Yoo says Trump has gone too far with executive orders

Anti-EU populism

Populist politicians are calling for their countries to leave the EU, but major legal barriers to exit persist.

Focus on Turkey

Concerns over rule of law and judicial independence following the failed coup attempt last year

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works with the global legal community to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide.