The Ukrainian Bar Association invites you to the next webinar in the Ukrainian Global Law Talks series, featuring a distinguished expert in international criminal law, Prof. David Crane. He will share his vision for the future of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and discuss the prospects of holding V. Putin and his inner circle accountable.

Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 16:00 Kyiv time
Format: Online
Language: English

Key Discussion Topics

• Establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine: what mechanisms have been developed, and what international challenges lie ahead for justice?
• Lessons from international tribunals: how can the investigation of war crimes in Sierra Leone serve as a precedent for Ukraine?
• Putin, the “Troika,” and accountability for war crimes: what legal avenues exist for prosecuting the top leadership of the Russian Federation?
• The role of the international community and legal professionals: how can lawyers contribute to ensuring accountability for crimes against humanity?

About the Speaker

• Prof. David Crane is a leading international lawyer with over 30 years of experience in the U.S. federal government and the United Nations.
• Founding Chief Prosecutor of the UN Special Court for Sierra Leone, which secured the conviction of Charles Taylor – the first sitting head of state convicted for war crimes.
• Founder of the Global Accountability Network, which documents crimes in Syria, Yemen, Venezuela, against the Uyghurs, and in Ukraine.
• Co-author of the "Caesar Report," a groundbreaking dossier providing evidence of atrocities committed by the Assad regime in Syria.
• Advisor on the creation of the Special Tribunal for Ukraine. For his efforts, he was sanctioned by Russia, and Putin personally listed him as an "enemy of the state."

Moderator

Mykola Stetsenko, President of the Ukrainian Bar Association.

About the Ukrainian Global Law Talks Series

This webinar series connects Ukrainian legal professionals with leading international experts, providing exclusive insights and fostering the exchange of knowledge and best practices that shape modern justice.

Join this pivotal discussion that could define the future of international justice!

For further details, please contact Kateryna Pyshchyk at +38 (096) 742-71-07 or kpyshchyk@uba.ua.