20th Specialization Course in International Criminal Law on 'Human Rights, Criminal Justice and International Law' (Siracusa, Italy, 24 May-1 June 2020)

The International Association of Penal Law (AIDP) is sponsoring the 20th Specialization Course in International Criminal Law for Young Penalists on “Human Rights, Criminal Justice and International Law” in Siracusa (Italy) that the Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights is organizing in Siracusa (Italy) from 24 May until 1 June, 2020.

Professor William A. Schabas, Professor of International Law at Middlesex University, chairs and coordinates the course, assuring the highest quality of education administered by some of the most erudite academics and researchers in the field of international criminal law. This year’s confirmed instructors include the Judge of the European Court of Human Rights Paolo Pinto de Albuquerque and  Professor Wang Xiumei of the College for Criminal Law Science of Beijing Normal University in China.

The Siracusa International Institute will select 60 participants who should have a university degree, ideally in law or with some studies in law, and be 35 years of age or under. Provision may be made for auditors who do not fulfil these conditions. Furthermore, the Institute will offer 10 scholarships to applicants from Developing and Less Developed Countries.

All relevant information and the online application form are available on the website www.siracusainstitute.org. Applications should be submitted by March 31, 2020.