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IAP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON SANCTIONS AGAINST THE PROSECUTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
The International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) is the only worldwide organisation of prosecutors, prosecuting authorities and associations. It covers six continents and over 175 jurisdictions and represents thousands of prosecutors. The IAP is a non-political and non-governmental organisation. It is committed to upholding the rights of prosecutors and their organisations, to ensuring that prosecutorial standards are upheld, and to promoting the rule of law, fairness and respect for human rights.
The IAP is committed to upholding the principle of prosecutorial independence, which is an integral part of the rule of law. If States compromise the independence of prosecutors, the integrity of the criminal justice system is also compromised.
The IAP expresses deep concern regarding the Executive Order issued by the President of the United States on February 6, 2025, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials for enforcement action arising out of the Gaza situation. It has resulted in the inclusion of Mr Khan KC (and his immediate family) on the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.
The Prosecutor of the ICC acts within the jurisdiction conferred by the Rome Statute, the ICC's founding treaty, to which 125 countries are States Parties.
The ICC Prosecutor operates independently, and only investigates cases within the ICC's jurisdiction. Like other ICC officials, the ICC Prosecutor is appointed on the basis of experience and character.
The IAP respectfully urges the United States to uphold prosecutorial safeguards under international law and reconsider measures that may undermine judicial independence.
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Call for articles for the IAP newsletter - July edition - deadline 20 June
The theme for articles for the newsletter is the prosecution of crimes committed against children. If you would like to submit an article for inclusion in the newsletter, please note that the deadline for the submission of articles is Friday 20 June 2025 at gc@iap-association.org.
See Special Bulletin for more information here.
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Regional Conference - Mongolia - discounted registration rate for speakers
Discounted registration rate for speakers
The 10th Eastern Europe & Central Asia Regional Conference of the IAP will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 04-06 June 2025. The theme for the conference is The Evolving Role of the Prosecutor: Challenges and Best Practice in Tackling Cybercrime.
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Mongolia is offering a discounted rate on the registration fee for all speakers at the conference. The registration rate for speakers is 100 Euros rather than the general rate of 400 Euros.
If you are interested in applying to deliver a presentation during the plenary sessions of the conference, please submit an abstract by Friday 25 April 2025. Full details of the plenary sessions and details of the information that must be included in your abstract can be found here: Call for Speakers
Proposals must be submitted to iap2025mgl@prosecutor.mn and iap2025mgl@gmail.com.
If your abstract is selected for inclusion in the conference, you will be provided with a code to enable you to register for the conference at the discounted rate.
We look forward to receiving your abstracts!
Call for Speakers - Annual Conference 2025 - Singapore
The 30th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the IAP will take place in Singapore from 07-10 September 2025.
Tick here to access the Conference Website
The theme for the conference is The Versatile Prosecutor and the Administration of Criminal Justice.
The themes for the Plenary Sessions are:
i. Turning the tables on new forms of crime
ii. Strengthening international cooperation – Best practices and innovative approaches to tackle barriers to effective international cooperation
iii. Future-proofing prosecutors.
The themes for the Workshops are:
i. Technological advancements and the presentation of evidence
ii. Obtaining and using expert digital evidence
iii. Asset tracing and seizure
iv. International cooperation to tackle cyber offences – Practical examples
v. Legal education and training
vi. Mental wellness and resilience
In addition to the Plenary Sessions and Workshops, there will also be a range of Specialist Network Sessions and Special Interest Group Sessions – the themes will be confirmed in due course.
The IAP and the Professional Programme Committee are inviting proposals from all IAP members who are interested in giving a presentation during the Plenary Sessions or Workshops of the conference to submit an abstract for consideration for inclusion in the programme by the Professional Programme Committee.
Please find full details of the plenary sessions in the attached document here. Please also note the guidance on how to submit an abstract and details about what must be included in your submission on page 2 of the attached document. The conference website and registration will open this week.
Proposals must be submitted to gc@iap-association.org. The deadline for submissions is Friday 02 May 2025.
We look forward to receiving your abstracts!
Call for Speakers - Regional Conference - Mongolia
The 10th Eastern Europe & Central Asia Regional Conference of the IAP will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 04-06 June 2025.
The theme for the conference is The Evolving Role of the Prosecutor: Challenges and Best Practice in Tackling Cybercrime.
The sub-themes are:
i. The evolution and trends of social media and its impact on crime
ii. Emerging threats in the digital landscape – The evolving nature of cybercrime targeting children
iii. Technological advancements in combatting cybercrime
iv. Trafficking in persons: Regional trends, strategies and victim protection.
The IAP and the Professional Programme Committee are inviting proposals from all IAP members who are interested in giving a presentation during the plenary sessions of the conference to submit an abstract for consideration for inclusion in the programme by the Professional Programme Committee. The Regional Conference is open to all IAP members, regardless of which IAP region you are based in, and the themes of the conference impact on all jurisdictions worldwide.
Please find full details of the plenary sessions in the document here. Please also note the guidance on how to submit an abstract and details about what must be included in your submission on page 3 of the document.
Proposals must be submitted to iap2025mgl@prosecutor.mn and iap2025mgl@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is Friday 25 April 2025.
We look forward to receiving your abstracts!
Call for applications for the 2025 Granting Programme
Applications are now open for the IAP Granting Programme 2025 to support attendance at the 30th Annual Conference in Singapore, from 7 - 9 September 2025.
Attendance at an Annual Conference enables prosecutors to share their experiences, expertise and best practice, and to network with fellow prosecutors from around the world. The criteria for applications is set out in the IAP Policy for the Granting Programme. If you are interested in applying for the IAP Granting Programme 2025, please send your CV and a letter in support of your application, outlining your motivation to apply for a grant and explaining the benefits for the IAP and your own prosecution service or association of your attendance at the conference to pcm@iap-association.org.
Please also include proof of the support/approval of the relevant organisational member. All applications must be submitted by 11 April 2025. Please note that we normally receive more applications than we can support financially each year. If you have any questions about the Granting Programme or your eligibility for it, then please contact the Executive Administration Manager at pcm@iapassociation.org .