Speaker details

IBA Judges Forum: In defence of justice

9 Jul - 10 Jul 2026

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria

Speaker information

Bubile Shonga

Biography

The Hon. Lady Justice Bubile G. Shonga is a Judge of the High Court for Zambia. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from The University of Zambia, a Post Graduate Diploma in Law Practice from the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE) and a Masters of Law Degree (Commercial Transactions) from the University of Nottingham. Since being admitted to the bar in 1996, Justice Shonga has served in various portfolios. She is currently member of the Zambia Association of Women Judges, She is also a member of the International Association of Women Judges. She is passionate about Women’s and children’s rights, and has authored a set of children’s body safety books.

Session

Natural selection? From where should judges come?

Friday 10 July (1200 - 1315)

Speaker

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