ICRC & LCIL event: 'Contemporary issues in the law of occupation'

2 pm - 3.30 pm

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In 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) published its updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention. The law of occupation has also featured prominently in recent advisory opinions of the International Court of Justice. In light of these significant pronouncements, this panel will explore some contemporary issues in the law of occupation, including the right to water, humanitarian relief, and prolonged occupations.

Speakers:

Philip Spoerri (ICRC), Opening remarks
Abhimanyu George Jain (ICRC), Contemporary issues in the law of occupation in the ICRC’s updated commentary on GC IV
Amy Sander (Essex Court Chambers), The right to water in the law of occupation
Chair: Sandesh Sivakumaran (University of Cambridge)

Please note this event will not be recorded.