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UK candidate for the International Court of Justice election 2026: Professor Dapo Akande, election brochure
This election brochure for Professor Dapo Akande explains his experience and credentials as the UK candidate for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice for 2027 to 2036.
The UK is delighted to confirm that the UK National Group intends to nominate Professor Dapo Akande for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the 2026 election.
A dual UK-Nigerian national, Professor Akande is an outstanding candidate who will bring extensive global academic and practical experience to the ICJ. His nomination reflects the UK’s firm commitment to international justice, human rights, and the international rule of law.
The election brochure for Professor Akande includes:
a foreword by the UK Prime Minister
a statement by the ForeignRt SecretaryHon David Lammy MP
If you would like further information on Professor Akande’s candidacy for the ICJ, contact: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, DLMultilateralElections@fcdo.gov.uk
Professor Dapo Akande with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and ForeignDeputy SecretaryPrime Minister David Lammy.
