4th International Military Justice Forum
by Centre de Recherche de l'Académie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan (CReC Saint-Cyr)
The International Military Justice Forum (IMJF) is a biennial academic conference dedicated to advancing scholarship and education in military justice and military criminal law. Organized by the Centre de Recherche de l'Académie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan (CReC Saint-Cyr) in collaboration with institutions such as Stellenbosch University and the Société de Législation Comparée, the forum brings together academics, military officers, legal professionals, and students interested in these disciplines.
The forum covers a wide range of topics, including the history and evolution of military justice systems, comparative analyses of national models, and discussions on reforms in military justice worldwide. Sessions often delve into interdisciplinary themes, incorporating perspectives from history, law, ethics, philosophy, and emerging technologies to foster comprehensive debates and discussions.
Attendees can expect opportunities for networking with peers and experts in the field, as well as access to an expo hall featuring relevant publications and resources. Notable speakers typically include esteemed scholars, high-ranking military officials, and legal practitioners who provide valuable insights into contemporary issues in military justice.
The IMJF is ideal for academics, military personnel, legal professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of military justice systems and engage in meaningful discussions on their development and reform. Participation offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, compare international practices, and contribute to the ongoing discourse in this specialized area of law.
Speakers(22)
Astrid Donias
Researcher at Université de Grenoble Alpes
Astrid Donias is a researcher at Université de Grenoble Alpes, focusing on modernizing the crime of intelligence with the enemy in France.
Brian Lee Cox
Professor at Cornell Law School
Professor Brian Lee Cox specializes in comparative military justice approaches to investigating and accounting for civilian casualties in armed conflict.
Clémence Pellissier
PhD Student at Trinity College Dublin
Clémence Pellissier is a PhD student at Trinity College Dublin, researching the internationalization and nationalization of military law.
Col. Winston Williams
Professor at US Military Academy West Point
Colonel Winston Williams is a professor at the US Military Academy West Point, specializing in the prosecution of war crimes.
Elisabeth Texeira Rocha
Former Chief Justice at Brazilian Superior Military Court
Elisabeth Texeira Rocha is the former Chief Justice of the Brazilian Superior Military Court, discussing international principles governing the administration of justice through military tribunals in South America.
Elsie Morake
Researcher at Stellenbosch University
Elsie Morake is a researcher at Stellenbosch University, focusing on the involuntary referral of military accused for observation in South African military justice.
Emanuele Sica
Professor at Royal Military College of Canada
Professor Emanuele Sica specializes in Italian military justice from World War I to World War II.
Evert Kleynhans
Senior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University
Dr. Evert Kleynhans is a senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University, specializing in military history and co-organizer of the International Military Justice Forum.
Frank Rosenblatt
Professor at Mississippi College
Professor Frank Rosenblatt is the President of the National Institute of Military Justice, specializing in nonjudicial punishment.
Guillaume Pinet
Professor at Université de Québec à Montréal
Professor Guillaume Pinet specializes in the comparative history of military courts, focusing on the emergence of councils of war in France and England between 1650 and 1715.
Gwena l Guyon
Matre de Conf9rences en Histoire du Droit at Acad9mie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Cobtquidan
Dr. Gwena l Guyon is a lecturer in legal history at the Acad9mie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Cobtquidan, focusing on comparative military justice and the history of common law systems.
Gwenal Guyon
Maetre de Conf9rences en Histoire du Droit at Acad9mie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Cobtquidan
Dr. Gwenal Guyon is a lecturer in legal history at the Acad9mie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Cobtquidan, specializing in comparative military justice and the history of common law systems.
Gwenaël Guyon
Maître de Conférences en Histoire du Droit at Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan Military Academy
Dr. Gwenaël Guyon is a lecturer in legal history at the Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan Military Academy, focusing on comparative military justice and the history of common law systems.
Lt-Col. Michelle Nel
Lecturer at Stellenbosch University
Lt-Col. Michelle Nel is a lecturer at Stellenbosch University, researching maladministration, fraud, and corruption in South African defense procurement.
Lt-Col. Piet Bester
Lecturer at Stellenbosch University
Lt-Col. Piet Bester is a lecturer at Stellenbosch University, focusing on moral injury compensation for service members in the South African National Defence Force.
Lt-Col. Sonja Els
Lecturer at Stellenbosch University
Lt-Col. Sonja Els is a lecturer at Stellenbosch University, researching moral injury compensation for service members in the South African National Defence Force.
Mario Ferreira Monte
Professor at University of Minho
Professor Mario Ferreira Monte specializes in transitional justice for armed conflicts.
Nicolas Cornu Thénard
Professor at Université Paris Panthéon-Assas
Professor Nicolas Cornu Thénard teaches at Université Paris Panthéon-Assas and is associated with the Société de Législation Comparée.
Nicolas Cuer
Lecturer at University of Lille II
Nicolas Cuer is a lecturer at the University of Lille II and the French Ministry of Defense, researching violations of international humanitarian law and new technologies.
Nishant Gokhale
Lecturer at University of the West of Scotland
Nishant Gokhale is a lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland, researching the English East India Company's summary trials in the 19th century.
Pascal Levesque
Barrister at Ethics and Professional Conduct Commissioner, Canada
Pascal Levesque is a barrister and the Ethics and Professional Conduct Commissioner in Canada, focusing on the military summary hearing system.
Sophia Zademack
Researcher at University of Zurich
Sophia Zademack is a researcher at the University of Zurich, focusing on the prosecution of war crimes.
Event Details
- Date
- May 5-6, 2027
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Royal College of Defence Studies
- Audience
- Academics, military personnel, legal professionals, students
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