IBA Executive Director Dr Mark Ellis in conversation with Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark.📣#IBACopenhagen⚖️
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Journalist at the International Bar Association writing and making occasional podcasts about business, the rule of law and human rights. https://www.ibanet.org/
📣#IBACopenhagen⚖️IBA AI Institute Director Dr Farzana Dudhwala speaks to Dr Nicklas Berild Lundblad on the regulation of #AI
🌍Explore the latest edition of Global Insight, now live online and on the app! Features include: • 'A world of water bankruptcy' • 'The future of the ICC' • 'Venezuela after Maduro' ...and more. 🔗 Read the full edition here: www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I...
My feature for Global Insight focuses on a sobering new reality: the world has moved beyond water crisis into global water bankruptcy. I consider what can be done to prevent further losses, including those threatened by data centres and artificial intelligence. www.ibanet.org/A-world-of-w...
A world of water bankruptcy
The United Nations stated earlier this year that the world has entered water bankruptcy. Global Insight considers what can be done to prevent further losses, including those threatened by data centres...
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The Met Police has submitted its investigation file to the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service, seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the Grenfell Tower fire. This Global Insight feature analyses the outcome of the public inquiry into the fire and its recommendations for change.
Grenfell: the avoidable tragedy
Seven years on from the tragedy that saw 72 avoidable deaths, the judge-led inquiry has completed its reports. Global Insight assesses what went wrong, the lessons learnt and what needs to change.
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Artificial intelligence is already transforming the financial sector, from automating customer services roles to assisting with fraud detection. 🔗 Read the full article here: www.ibanet.org/Fintech-AI-r...
A record £72 million in pledged donations from two individuals to UK political party Reform has led to renewed calls for the government to introduce a cap on political donations. This Global Insight article explores the impact of large donations and foreign influence on UK elections and democracy.
Protecting democracy
The UK government has proposed legislation to close loopholes in political finance rules and prevent the influx of dirty money and undue foreign influence.
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I recently had the privilege of interviewing Sir Brian Leveson. We discussed his role as the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, his 2024 review of the criminal courts and his reflections on the Leveson Inquiry into the British press. 📺Watch in full and subscribe to the IBA's YouTube channel here:
Interview with Sir Brian Leveson, UK's Investigatory Powers Commissioner
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Reposting my interview with @richardhermer.bsky.social in January, where we discussed international law and the need for reform in the criminal justice system. 📺 Watch here: www.ibanet.org/Interview-wi...
UK Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer KC on the future of the ECHR and the criminal justice system
Lord Hermer on justice reform and the rule of law
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My latest long read on Western sanctions against Russia and the impact of the Iran War 🗞️
Russian sanctions: building the pressure
The impact of the Iran War has tested the sanctions regime against Russia, prompting varied responses. Global Insight analyses the consequences for Ukraine and the effectiveness of sanctions against R...
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Rule of law concerns raised over the government’s new asylum appeals plan, which looks to handover decision making to a body within the Home Office
Immigration: rule of law concerns raised over UK asylum appeals plan
The UK government is set to establish a new independent body within the Home Office to determine asylum appeals. The changes are aimed at reducing a large case backlog.
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Was the Leveson Inquiry implemented, resisted or buried? Sir Brian Leveson answers in this Global Insight interview, watch the full interview here - www.ibanet.org/Interview-wi...
Russia stepped up attacks on Kyiv overnight, killing 18 and injuring nearly 100. Despite early hints at peace talks, Moscow is intensifying its assault. We’ve selected some of the best of Global Insight's continuing coverage on Russia's increasing challenges. 🔗 www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I...
IBA Global Insight – Russia’s increasing challenges
In June Russia's President Vladimir Putin made a rare acknowledgement of the impact of Ukraine's missile and drone strikes on his country, admitting problems such as fuel supply shortages. Over four y...
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🎙️ A decade on, Brexit continues to affect everything from defence and security to the economy, tech, AI and the rule of law. This Global Insight podcast assesses the UK's relationship with the EU, which the UK government has recently sought to ‘reset’. Listen here: www.ibanet.org/Brexit-ten-y...
[1/2] Putin has made a rare admission that Russia faces challenges in its war with Ukraine, following drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. Recent Global Insight coverage has assessed the impact of EU sanctions on Russia (www.ibanet.org/Ukraine-war-...)
Ukraine war: EU increases pressure on Russia with latest sanctions
In June, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced the latest package of sanctions against Russia. It includes new measures targeting financial institutions, cryptocurrency p...
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It is 10 years since the UK voted to withdraw from the European Union, triggering an era of regulatory and political change. Global Insight explores the fallout, from deep economic uncertainty to the struggle for political compromise. Read the article & listen to the podcast to hear from the experts
Loved writing this profile of Lance Bartholomeuz, the General Counsel at the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Lance has had a storied and impactful career working to protect refugee rights in crisis zones and assist governments to apply international law. www.ibanet.org/Profile-Lanc...
Profile: Lance Bartholomeusz, General Counsel at the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Lance Bartholomeusz, General Counsel at the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, speaks to In-House Perspective about his nearly 30-year career practising humanitarian law, the complex legal issues he f...
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Following the UK's under-16 social media ban, many agree it targets symptoms over the root problem. This Global Insight feature explores the real crisis: an online environment built on addictive design that pushes divisive content and leaves users vulnerable to targeted manipulation. 🔗Read more:
Defending democracy: Europe’s endeavours to resist big tech
The EU has introduced regulation to address the threats to democracy and human rights presented by big tech through social media and AI – moves the US has characterised as ‘foreign censorship’.
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🌍Explore the latest edition of Global Insight, now live online and on the app! Features include: • 'Defending democracy: Europe’s endeavours to resist big tech' • 'President Trump’s war' • 'Setting the standards for AI' ...and more. 🔗 Read the full edition here: www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I...
We have known for a long time that Big Tech-owned social media platforms are problematic for democracy. But online misinformation, election interference and extremism appear to be getting worse. Here I look at what Europe is doing to address the issues. www.ibanet.org/Defending-de...
Defending democracy: Europe’s endeavours to resist big tech
The EU has introduced regulation to address the threats to democracy and human rights presented by big tech through social media and AI – moves the US has characterised as ‘foreign censorship’.
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Scotland Yard will send files to the CPS with 'strong evidence' of wrongdoing over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Charges for 57 individuals and 20 companies include manslaughter and fraud. With decisions due by June 2027, Global Insight assessed how the tragedy could have been avoided.
Grenfell: the avoidable tragedy
Seven years on from the tragedy that saw 72 avoidable deaths, the judge-led inquiry has completed its reports. Global Insight assesses what went wrong, the lessons learnt and what needs to change.
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'When you play that card, you no longer have that card in your deck' - Sanctions expert Thomas Biersteker on US sanctions waivers Full IBA Global Insight podcast on US, Russia and sanctions www.ibanet.org/US-Russia-sa...
The US government issued controversial waivers for sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil. Following the expiry of the 30-day suspension of sanctions, which allowed the purchase and delivery of oil already loaded onto vessels, the US extended the measure on Russian oil until May.
US suspension of Russian sanctions undermines efforts to end war in Ukraine
In March, the US government issued highly controversial waivers for sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil to ease the crisis caused by the Iran war. Following the expiry of the 30-day suspension of san...
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According to a 2025 YouGov poll trust in UK democracy remains worryingly low, with only 14% of respondents saying that they trust elected representatives. The rising size of donations and the vulnerability of the democratic system to foreign influence has challenged the integrity of UK elections.
UK government under pressure to rebuild trust in democracy
According to a 2025 YouGov poll, trust in UK democracy remains worryingly low, with only 14 per cent of respondents saying that they trust elected representatives and just 18 per cent agreeing that fu...
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With the government’s much anticipated elections bill coming up, I’ve taken a look at the UK’s political finance rules and what needs to be done to better protect democracy from foreign interference risks and other forms of undue influence www.ibanet.org/Protecting-D...
Protecting democracy
The UK government has proposed legislation to close loopholes in political finance rules and prevent the influx of dirty money and undue foreign influence.
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🎙️New Global Insight podcast: Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of a speech he made on 6 Jan 2021 has raised legal and ethical questions, and has brought a focus on the potentially chilling effects on freedom of speech. 🔗Listen here: www.ibanet.org/Trump-v-the-...
Trump v the BBC
Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of a speech he made on 6 Jan 2021 has raised legal and ethical questions, and has brought a focus on the potentially chilling...
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It was a pleasure to interview Richard Hermer KC, the Attorney General for England and Wales on pressing international developments and rule of law issues #GlobalInsight
International Bar Association@ibanews.bsky.social · 8mo agoInterview with Lord Richard Hermer KC, discusses his journey into law, his role, the need for reform in the criminal justice system, international law and the importance of upholding the rule of law and educating young people on rule of law issues. 🔗Watch here: www.ibanet.org/Interview-wi...
The latest Global Insight December-January 2026 has been released. Following from the Annual Conference in Toronto. This edition covers interviews, speeches and showcase sessions. Check it out on the website here. www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I... #IBA #GlobalInsight #IBAToronto #AnnualConference
IBA Global Insight - December/January 2026
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🎬 Catch up on last week's IBA Annual Conference! Film coverage from this year’s event is now live. Relive the highlights, key sessions, and interviews with leading voices from across the world. www.ibanet.org/Toronto2025/... #IBAToronto
Toronto 2025 Films
Films and recordings taken during the IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025.
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