The Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Coalition for International Anti-Corruption Court present a webinar on “The International Anti-Corruption Court: To Be or Not To Be?”, moderated by Diana Constantinide, Barrister specialising in International Criminal Law and Human Rights.

Webinar Overview

Calls for the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC) have gained momentum as corruption continues to undermine democracy, development, and the rule of law worldwide. But would such a court be an effective solution—or an impractical ambition?

This webinar will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and policymakers to examine the case for and against the establishment of an IACC. We will explore the legal, political, and practical challenges, as well as alternative approaches to combating grand corruption at the global level.

Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the debate and the implications for international justice, accountability, and governance reform.

To register for the event please click on the link 

Time:
7.00am EST
12.00pm GMT London
1.00pm WAT
2.00pm CAT
5.30pm IST
8.00pm MYT

Date: 13th November 2025

Introductory remarks:

» CLA President Steven Thiru, Welcome and introduction 

» CLA Anti-Corruption Co-Convenor Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, introduction to the committee

Speakers: 

» Justice Richard Goldstone, former Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and was the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.

» Professor Prosper Simbarashe Maguchu, assistant professor specialising in financial crimes and international asset recovery from a human rights-based approach.

» Ian Lynch, Executive Director of Integrity Initiatives International (III)

Moderator:

» Diana Constantinide, Barrister specialising in International Criminal Law and Human Rights, 33 Bedford Row

Panel profiles

Diana Constantinide is a barrister at 33 Bedford Row Chambers in London, specialising in international criminal law, public international law, and human rights. With over a decade of legal experience across the UK and Cyprus, she has represented clients before both domestic and international courts, including proceedings before the International Criminal Court.

Prior to joining the Bar of England and Wales, Diana was a partner in a leading litigation firm in Cyprus, where she led on over 350 complex, cross-border cases. She is trilingual in English, Greek, and Swedish, and brings a truly global perspective to her legal practice.

Diana is also the author of the forthcoming book “Becoming an International Criminal Lawyer”, a practical guide for aspiring legal professionals navigating this demanding field. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of lawyers, Diana regularly speaks on international law, transitional justice, and access to legal careers beyond borders.

Richard J. Goldstone is a former Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and was the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. In 2021 Justice Goldstone chaired the independent Expert Review of the International Criminal Court and the Rome Statute System that was established by the Assembly of States Parties. As a co-founder and board member of Integrity Initiatives International (III), he has chaired the work of the pro bono expert group drafting a proposed treaty to establish the International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC).

Ian Lynch is the Executive Director of Integrity Initiatives International (III). He manages III’s operations and staff. He coordinates the growing global coalition of governments, civil society, and other experts working to create the International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC). His writing on corruption and other foreign policy topics has been published in The New Republic, Lawfare, Just Security, The Diplomat, esglobal, The Daily Maverick, and other outlets. From 2013-2018, Lynch helped lead girls’ education projects in Afghanistan, where he experienced firsthand the devastating toll grand corruption can have on entire societies.

Prosper Simbarashe Maguchu (CAMS), is an assistant professor of law and projects manager at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam specialising in financial crimes and international asset recovery from a human rights-based approach.