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UK pushes Dapo Akande for UN World Court seat ahead of 3 November vote
Justice Secretary Alex Norris is addressing the UN General Assembly on 29 October to campaign for Professor Dapo Akande, the UK's candidate for a seat on the International Court of Justice. The UN election for the court's judges takes place on 3 November. Norris will also voice Britain's opposition to sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court.
What does it mean?
The UK wants one of its lawyers, Dapo Akande, to be chosen as a judge on the International Court of Justice, which settles disputes between countries. The UN member countries vote on 3 November, and the UK is lobbying them before that.
Who is affected?
Professor Dapo Akande and the UN member states that will vote in the ICJ election.