IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

Refugee and humanitarian immigration 2026 update

Wednesday 7 October (1430 - 1545)

Committee(s)

Immigration and Nationality Law Committee (Lead)
Human Rights Law Committee

Description

In this annual panel, speakers will explore third country removals of refugees and their implications for individual human rights and international law standards. Experts will share their strategies under national and international law and explore trends across the world.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Sandra Grossman Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Refugee Officer, Immigration and Nationality Law Committee

Speakers

Claude Heller United Nations, New York, New York, USA
Benjamin Keith 5 St Andrew's Hill, London, England; Publication and Newsletter Editor, Criminal Law Committee
Helle Holm Thomsen Holm Thomsen Law, Copenhagen N, Denmark