The forthcoming International Bar Association (IBA) annual conference in Paris comes at a time when democracy and the rule of law are under threat in various regions, including Ukraine, the Middle East, and the United States. The conference, anticipated to be attended by more than 5,000 lawyers, has made the promotion of the rule of law its key focus, with several days of sessions and presentations lined up.
On the eve of the conference, IBA executive director Mark Ellis highlighted the essential role that lawyers and the legal profession play in advancing the rule of law. Ellis engaged in a discussion with Law.com International about the objectives of this year’s conference and how the legal sector should join forces in upholding and advocating for the rule of law.
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