New visitor at iCourts - Tonny Kirabira

Tonny is a PhD law researcher at the University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom), focusing on transitional justice and international criminal prosecution. He previously worked as a Visiting Professional in the Office of Public Counsel for Victims at the International Criminal Court. He holds an LLM in International Human Rights Law from University of Notre Dame (United States), and a bachelor of Laws degree from Uganda Christian University (Uganda). He was admitted to the Ugandan Bar in 2014 and practices as a Barrister and Solicitor in the High Court of Uganda and all courts of judicature. He is involved in international human rights work, including participation in UN Human Rights Council sessions in Geneva. He is also a Research Affiliate with the Refugee Law Initiative at University of London. He has also collaborated with Leiden Law School’s Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies as an expert on the Tracing Inherent Powers Project. He has taught undergraduate law courses at the University of Greenwich, University of Portsmouth and Royal Holloway, University of London.

At iCourts, Tonny will be researching the role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Uganda’s international criminal justice processes. The study takes the form of doctrinal analysis and empirical legal research. He will also make reflections based on his experience as a legal practitioner in Uganda, as well as work experience in Geneva and The Hague. The research will also have policy implications for future transitional justice processes.