Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lectures 2026: Lecture 1: 'Immunities of State Officials and Prosecutions for International Crimes - Where does the Law Stand?' - Prof Dapo Akande, University of Oxford

The Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lecture is an annual three-part lecture series given in Cambridge to commemorate the unique contribution to the development of international law of Sir Hersch Lauterpacht. These lectures are given annually by a person of eminence in the field of international law. This year's lecture will be given by Professor Dapo Akande, Chichele Professor of Public International Law at the University of Oxford.

A sandwich lunch for lecture attendees will be held from 12.30 pm in the Old Library on all days.

Lecture 1: 1 pm Monday 8 June - 'International Law Immunities - Do we need them?'

Lecture 2: 1 pm Tuesday 9 June - 'Immunities and Prosecutions for International Crimes in Foreign Domestic Courts'

Lecture 3: 1 pm Wednesday 10 June - 'Immunities and International Criminal Tribunals'

Q&A: 2 pm - 3 pm Wednesday 10 June 

There is no in person registration. However, seating is limited to 80, so we recommend arriving early.

If you wish to attend online please register below:

Online registration for all sessions