Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

The new generation of spin dictators is increasingly weaponising international police cooperation to silence critics beyond their borders.

From politically motivated Interpol Red Notices to transnational repression targeting journalists, activists, and dissidents, the misuse of international police cooperation poses a growing challenge to human rights, and the independence of institutions.

The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies and invite you to join the discussion on 9 July 2026

WHEN POLICING BECOMES POLITICAL

International police cooperation in the era of spin dictators

📍 Leiden University, Spui Campus, The Hague

🕕 18:00–20:15* followed by reception

Register here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2026/07/when-policing-becomes-political

The seminar will bring together leading scholars, barristers, and practitioners to discuss:

* the abuse of Interpol by authoritarian regimes

* state obligations under international law

* transnational repression and political persecution

* the broader challenge posed by the global rise of “spin dictators”

Whether you are a student, practitioner, policymaker, journalist, or simply interested in international law and global politics, we would be delighted to welcome you.

09/05/2026

⏰ Registration for closes on 15 May 2026!

If you require a visa to travel to , we strongly encourage you to begin your application process now. Summer is one of the busiest travel periods, and visa appointment waiting times can become significantly longer in the coming weeks.

: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/summer-schools/international-arbitration-training-course

: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/summer-schools/international-humanitarian-law-in-theory-and-practice

: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/summer-schools/international-criminal-law-from-theory-to-practice

30/04/2026

⏳ Deadline Extended: More time to join us this summer 2026!

Great news for those who were still considering applying: the registration deadline for the has been extended to 15 May 2026.

The summer schools bring together leading experts from around the world in , offering you a unique opportunity to learn from, and connect with, the very best in their fields. Curious who’s joining us this year? Visit our website to meet the speakers.

: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/summer-schools/international-arbitration-training-course

: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/summer-schools/international-humanitarian-law-in-theory-and-practice

: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/summer-schools/international-criminal-law-from-theory-to-practice

22/04/2026

⚖️Meet the minds behind this year’s !

We’re excited to introduce the Academic Coordinators for the International Criminal Law: from Theory to Practice on its 18th edition—Dr. Joe Powderly, María Manuela Márquez Velásquez, and Arvind Pillai.

Bringing together strong academic expertise and fresh perspectives from research and practice, we have carefully designed and refined the programme to make it more relevant, and engaging than ever.

Thanks to their work, the updated programme is now live on our website

https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/summer-schools/international-criminal-law-from-theory-to-practice

Curious to see what’s in The Hague this summer?

30/03/2026

2026 - Understand the impact of humanitarian law in a global context

The Grotius Summer Schools is pleased to welcome Dr. Giulia Pinzauti as our Academic Coordinator for the IHL Summer Course 2026. With a strong background in , , , and professional experience working at the , , and , Dr. Pinzauti brings both academic depth and practical insight to the programme.

This five-day course in is designed for law students and practitioners who want to step back, exchange perspectives, and engage with some of the key questions shaping IHL today.

Under her coordination, participants can expect a thoughtfully curated programme and a strong line-up of speakers from across the field.

Excited to have a summer in The Hague this year? Join us here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/summer-schools/international-humanitarian-law-in-theory-and-practice