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Join the Federalist Society at UGA Law for a coffee chat with Vanderbilt Law's Professor Michael Newton on the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction, its relationship with sovereign states, and the recent U.S. sanctions against ICC officials. The conversation will examine the legal foundations and limits of the Court’s authority under the Rome Statute, including questions of treaty jurisdiction, domestic investigations, and the proper role of the ICC in international criminal law.
Michael Newton is an expert on terrorism, accountability, transnational justice and conduct of hostilities issues. Over the course of his career, he has published more than 100 books, articles, op-eds, and book chapters. He has been an expert witness in terrorism related trials both in domestic courts and at the International Court of Justice. Professor Newton is admitted to the Counsel List of the International Criminal Court, where he helped prepare the appeal of Jean-Pierre Bemba and has participated in oral arguments at the Appeals Chamber in other cases. Read his full bio here.
Coffee and snacks will be provided!
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