Hugo Relva
Hugo Relva is Legal Adviser for Amnesty International at the International Justice Team since 2004. He has represented Amnesty International before the former Human Rights Commission, the International Criminal Court, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, the Committee on Enforced Disappearances and the International Law Commission. He has authored several amicus curiae briefs of his organization, as well as a number of public papers and law journal articles on international criminal law. He has also been part of research missions of Amnesty International in Colombia, Sierra Leone, Serbia and Kosovo. He has taught international criminal law in Argentina at Universidad Nacional de La Plata.
Introduction In April and May 2025, the International Law Commission (ILC) is due to discuss, and possibly adopt on second reading, the Draft Articles on immunity of state officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction, adopted on first reading in 2022. During its session, the ILC will examine amendments to draft articles 7 to18 and an Annex…
Introduction In April and May 2025, the International Law Commission (ILC) is due to discuss, and possibly adopt on second reading, the Draft Articles on immunity of state officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction, adopted on first reading in 2022. During its session, the ILC will examine amendments to draft articles 7 to18 and an Annex…