International Bar Association
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The IBA is the world’s leading organisation of legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. It was born out of the conviction that it could contribute to global stability and peace through the promotion and protection of the rule of law.
Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the UN Green Climate Fund, has urged countries to intensify their efforts on climate action following the Nepal floods and recent wildfires in Europe. This Global Insight feature explores how a 'coalition of the willing' is emerging to do just that.
Climate’s coalition of the willing
A group of countries have banded together to drive the urgent transition away from fossil fuels – a welcome move as the US retreats further from climate action.
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US President Donald Trump has announced an oil agreement with Venezuela, which he said would more than double American reserves. This Global Insight article analyses the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro – which led to the country's current situation – and its implications.
The new age of aggression
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US shocked the world. Global Insight examines the implications of America’s use of military action for its neighbours and the international or...
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#Argentinian #mining #law expert Florencia Heredia reflects on leadership, sustainability and women's progression in #law – urging women lawyers to 'fight for whatever you believe' in an episode of the #IBA Inspirational #legal women podcast. Listen, read and share: tinyurl.com/3wfxba9n
‘Fight for whatever you believe’ says Argentinian mining law expert Florencia Heredia during IBA interview
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The Council of the International Bar Association (#IBA) has adopted a resolution calling for an end to #ChildMarriage, urging states to set 18 as the minimum legal age of marriage and strengthen protections for children and survivors. Read and share: tinyurl.com/3km5e7y2 #RuleOfLaw
A case in the Madras High Court has led to renewed calls for specific legislation to address the issue of ‘honour killings’ in India. 🔗Read the full article here: www.ibanet.org/India-Madras...
India: Madras Court prompts renewed focus on caste system and honour killings
A case in the Madras High Court has led to renewed calls for specific legislation to address the issue of ‘honour killings’ in India. The judge in the case, Justice B Pugalendhi, singled out the count...
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Meta has agreed to pay $18bn and implement changes to its platforms to resolve claims that its products harmed children. This collection of content examines how tech platforms are being held to account for alleged harms to individuals and democracy. www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I...
IBA Global Insight - tech harms
In March, a US jury ruled that Meta and Google had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health of a woman who used them as a child. Though both companies have sa...
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Philanthropist Bill Gates has said that AI will create ‘one of the most turbulent times in human history’ and called for certain jobs to be protected to prevent them being replaced by the technology. www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I...
IBA Global Insight – AI accountability
In the past few weeks, Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI have all revealed that their AI models have inadvertently hacked other organisations during testing scenarios. Such incidents have raised concerns abo...
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A growing number of international bodies have documented evidence of alleged atrocities in Sudan’s protracted civil war. The ICC has amassed ‘concrete evidence’ linking senior commanders of the Rapid Support Force to war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. 🔗Read the full article here:
Damning evidence mounts against Sudan's warlords
A growing number of international bodies have documented evidence of alleged atrocities in Sudan’s protracted civil war.
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Presidential campaigns in the run up to Brazil’s 2026 election have begun. This Global Insight article analyses the conviction of Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, and its implications for the country's democratic resilience ahead of the election. www.ibanet.org/Bolsonaro-co...
Feature: Bolsonaro conviction signals Brazil’s democratic resilience
With the former president of Brazil convicted of plotting a coup, Global Insight assesses the implications for the country’s democratic resilience ahead of its 2026 presidential election.
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NEW Global Insight podcast - our speakers consider the implications of America's retreat from climate action, as well as efforts by other countries to collaborate on climate issues, which stand in contrast to the US approach. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I...
IBA denounces the #US administration's sanctions against the President and a senior official of the International Criminal Court (#ICC). The actions threaten the pursuit of accountability and #justice for victims of the world’s gravest crimes. Read more: tinyurl.com/4vj8wu4y @coalitionfortheicc.org
In this Global Insight interview with @alice-johnson.bsky.social, Sir Brian Leveson discusses the challenges of oversight, concerns with advancing technology, his 2024 review of the criminal courts, the Leveson inquiry and more. 🔗Watch the full interview on YouTube at the link below -
Interview with Sir Brian Leveson, UK's Investigatory Powers Commissioner
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As Meta denies allegations in a landmark US trial, in which 30 states accuse the company of deliberately designing addictive and harmful products for children.
Technology: Landmark US case ‘could launch a whole wave’ of addiction litigation
A jury in a Californian court has found Meta and Google liable for intentionally building addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health of a woman who used them as a child. The case, ...
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In June, the UK’s Supreme Court effectively dismissed the ‘acid test’ established in Cheshire West, a framework relied upon by healthcare practitioners to assess when legal safeguards should apply in cases of deprivation of liberty. Charities have reacted to the Supreme Court’s judgment with alarm.
Rule of law: UK Supreme Court judgment prompts alarm and concern for vulnerable people
In June, the UK’s Supreme Court effectively dismissed the ‘acid test’ established in Cheshire West, a framework relied upon by healthcare practitioners to assess when legal safeguards should apply in ...
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As the US Department of Homeland Security announces plans to spend $20m equipping ICE agents with electric shock gloves, Global Insight explores how the Trump administration's approach to immigration has resulted in widespread protest: www.ibanet.org/The-ICE-state
Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI recently revealed that their AI models inadvertently hacked other organisations during testing. Calling for greater scrutiny and accountability as AI continues to develop at speed. We've selected coverage of these and related issues. www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I...
IBA Global Insight – AI accountability
In the past few weeks, Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI have all revealed that their AI models have inadvertently hacked other organisations during testing scenarios. Such incidents have raised concerns abo...
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As Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of using North Korean missiles to strike his country, this Global Insight article examines how the war is intensifying, despite recent talk of further peace negotiations - www.ibanet.org/Ukraine-war-...
Ukraine war: Russia intensifies attacks despite talk of peace negotiations
In early June, the Kremlin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call to hold new peace talks, ending mounting speculation that negotiations may resume. Earlier public statements by Russia...
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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...
In June, England and Wales moved closer to taking further legislative action on the use of vexatious lawsuits against journalists, campaigners and other public watchdogs. Private members’ bills were introduced to the UK Parliament, designed to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation
Freedom of expression: momentum grows for further action on SLAPPs
In June, England and Wales moved closer to taking further legislative action on the use of vexatious lawsuits against journalists, campaigners and other public watchdogs. Two private members’ bills we...
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US President Trump’s signed an executive order again attempting to limit birthright citizenship, following June's Supreme Court ruling against him on this issue. In this feature, Global Insight’s, US Correspondent covers the role of America’s courts as a bulwark against the Trump presidency
Trump versus the judiciary
The US judiciary is facing unprecedented pressure as President Trump asserts executive dominance.
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🌍Explore the latest edition of Global Insight, now live online and on the app! Features include: • 'Climate’s coalition of the willing' • 'The loss of trust in America' • 'Ten years after the Brexit vote' ...and more. 🔗 Read the full edition here: www.ibanet.org/IBA-Global-I...
As new government data indicates every body of water in England is polluted, this Global Insight article looks at UK government moves to overhaul the water sector - www.ibanet.org/UK-water-leg...
UK water legislation is a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for change
The UK government is set to introduce legislation to overhaul the beleaguered water sector, which has long been characterised by pollution scandals and underperformance of private companies.
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Global Insight interview: @alice-johnson.bsky.social interviewed Sir Brian Leveson, UK's Investigatory Powers Commissioner. They discusses his 2024 review of the criminal courts and proposed limits on jury trials. 🎥 Watch the full interview here: www.ibanet.org/Interview-wi... youtu.be/HjvWU1CaYQU
Interview with Sir Brian Leveson, UK's Investigatory Powers Commissioner
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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 Russia so far.
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 Russia so far.
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Donald Trump’s second presidency has been characterised by military aggression, trade disruption and disengagement from multilateral institutions. The world is now asking whether the US can be trusted to support the international order it helped build after the Second World War.
The loss of trust in America
Donald Trump’s second presidency has been characterised by military aggression, trade disruption and disengagement from multilateral institutions. The world is now asking whether the US can be trusted to support the international order it helped build after the Second World War.
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In @lawyersweekly.bsky.social with Grace Robbie, IBA Executive Director and @iccmoot.bsky.social co-founder, Dr Mark Ellis, discusses why mooting is important for #law students' education, the importance of cross-culture exchanges and the future of mooting. 🎙️ Listen: tinyurl.com/yr3tjcfr
The rules of arbitration are being rewritten as jurisdictions and institutions respond to emerging trends and challenges, such as those presented by artificial intelligence. Global Insight examines what’s changing. 🔗 www.ibanet.org/Arbitration-...
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. According to the Migration Observatory, approximately 80,000 asylum appeals were pending at the appeals court at the end of 2025.
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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