4th IBA Litigation Committee Conference on Private International Law
14 Sep - 15 Sep 2023
Session information
Committee(s)
Litigation Committee
(Lead)
Corporate Counsel Forum
European Regional Forum
Description
This session will delve into state immunity in the context of delicta imperii, exploring the delicate balance between protecting sovereign interests and ensuring accountability of states for crimes under international law that are considered outside the scope of sovereign authority, such as crimes against humanity or the crime of aggression. After an introduction to the governing general principles, the panel will discuss the long-lasting dispute between Germany and Italy regarding compensation for victims of crimes committed by the Nazi forces in the Second World War and will explore potential paths for enforcement of claims against states in light of more recent armed conflicts.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny | Schellenberg Wittmer, Zürich, Switzerland; Regional Representative Middle East, Litigation Committee |
Speakers
| Professor Gilles Cuniberti | University of Luxembourg, Weicker, Luxembourg |
| Professor Fausto Pocar | Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy |
| Marina Skarbek-Kozietulska | Rö Radwan-Röhrenschef Petruczenko Spk, Warsaw, Poland |