ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane has arrived in South Africa to attend the International Conference on Access to Justice for All. ..reports Africa Daily News Desk
International Criminal Court (ICC) President Judge Tomoko Akane is among the distinguished international guests attending a major conference on access to justice in South Africa, as the country marks 30 years of its Constitution. Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel welcomed Akane and her delegation at OR Tambo International Airport ahead of the three-day event.
The International Conference on Access to Justice for All is being hosted by South Africa’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development at the Sun City Convention Centre in the North West province from November 11 to 13, 2026.
Held under the theme “Strengthening People-Centred Justice Systems: Deepening Democracy”, the conference brings together justice-sector leaders, Ministers of Justice, judicial officers, legal practitioners, academics, civil society representatives and international partners.
The gathering aims to examine ways to make justice systems more accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of people.
What will the conference discuss?
The conference provides a platform for international dialogue on emerging challenges in the justice sector, the exchange of experiences and practical approaches to expanding access to justice.
Key areas of discussion include people-centred and victim-responsive justice, digital transformation, legal aid, alternative dispute resolution, institutional cooperation and strengthening the rule of law.
The participation of Akane, who heads the ICC, adds an international dimension to the discussions, particularly on issues concerning justice, accountability, human rights and cooperation between national and international justice institutions.
The conference also offers an opportunity for participants to explore how countries can strengthen their justice systems while addressing barriers that prevent people from accessing legal remedies and support.
The event forms part of South Africa’s commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
Organisers say the conference seeks to contribute to the development of justice systems that uphold human dignity, protect fundamental rights and respond effectively to the needs of all people.
