ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Set against the spectacular backdrop of Malaysian Borneo, with a charismatic blend of both old and new, Kota Kinabalu will play host to legal practitioners from all over the world to debate issues of resonance in the profession, to network and share best practice and innovations with colleagues and experts in the field.

Join the co-hosts, the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and Sabah Law Society, for this prestigious three-day international conference which will explore the themes of climate justice, human rights, funding, constitutionalism and action within legal and government frameworks.

The conference will be hosted at the Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu, with delegates able to take advantage of a bespoke rate at the Hyatt Centric Hotel, which can be booked independently after registration.

Why not expand your visit to discover what Malaysian Borneo has to offer, from ocean deep to mountain high, with a range of tours and activities for those with an appetite for discovery.

This three day event will place climate justice and human rights at the forefront of our debate, and will offer a unique platform to explore perspectives from a diverse and experienced pan-Commonwealth speaking faculty. The rule of law will serve as a prism through which we will examine and discuss the pressing issues surrounding climate justice, human rights, constitutionalism and action.

This international conference will gather local and international lawyers, academics and justice leaders from across the globe to discuss the most recent legal developments and best practices in a field that has resonance for us all, irrespective of specialization. During the conference, you will have the opportunity to confer with  practitioners as well as in-house counsels and academics in formal and informal settings. Therefore, this international meeting will become an ideal chance for promoting and advancing legal knowledge as well as to strengthen global networking.