International Conference on Human Rights, International Law and Criminology 2026 (ICHRILC)

The International Conference on Human Rights, International Law and Criminology, 2026 (ICHRILC 2026) is an international academic forum organised by the Dexon Global Centre for Legal Studies, Policy and Research. It runs over two days, 29 and 30 August 2026, entirely in virtual mode, and brings together students, researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers and subject-matter experts to deliberate on pressing challenges at the intersection of human rights, public and private international law, and criminology.

The overarching theme is "Strengthening the Architecture of Justice: Human Rights, International Law, and Criminology in a Fragmented World". The programme is built around inaugural addresses by eminent jurists, at least two keynote sessions (one anchored in international human rights law and one in criminology), thematic panel discussions, individual paper presentations, a policy roundtable and a valedictory session. It is designed to accommodate both seasoned researchers and emerging voices.

The Dexon Global Centre for Legal Studies, Policy and Research is a centre within Dexon Global, committed to advancing legal education, interdisciplinary policy research and global legal discourse. It serves as a platform for students, researchers, practitioners and policymakers to collaborate on contemporary legal and policy issues through conferences, moot court competitions, workshops, publications and capacity-building initiatives.

Dexon Global is a research-driven, interdisciplinary organisation working at the intersection of law, policy, business and social impact. It houses multiple verticals including academic journals (such as the Beyond Briefs Law Review), book publications, research and policy forums, and educational initiatives. The conference is a Dexon Global initiative.

Submissions are invited on, but not limited to, the following indicative sub-themes:

• Human trafficking as a transnational organised crime and human rights violation
• Cybercrime, digital surveillance, and the right to privacy in the international legal framework
• Gender-based violence, femicide, and international criminal responsibility
• Counter-terrorism legislation and its impact on civil liberties
• War crimes, crimes against humanity, and the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court
• Environmental crime, ecocide, and emerging norms of international criminal law
• Hate crimes, discrimination, and the role of criminal law in protecting minorities
• Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and the future of human rights and criminal justice
• Forensic science, digital evidence, and the quest for truth in criminal justice
• Geopolitics, armed conflicts, and human rights in an era of global instability

There is also a dedicated Policy Brief Track anchored in the theme "Beyond Borders: Jurisdiction, Extradition, and the Enforcement of Human Rights Obligations", inviting actionable policy perspectives from practitioners, civil society professionals, think-tank researchers, government officers and academics.

The conference is open to a broad academic and professional audience, including:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate (LL.M.) students
• Doctoral scholars (Ph.D.)
• Professors and assistant professors of law, and criminologists
• Practising advocates, barristers and solicitors with an interest in human rights or international law
• Policy researchers and think-tank fellows
• Civil society professionals, NGO representatives and government researchers (Policy Brief Track)
• Academicians, research scholars and individuals engaged in policy and governance, forensic sciences, geopolitics and allied disciplines

You may join either as a Paper/Policy Brief Presenter or as a Participant (without presentation). Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted.

Abstracts (paper track): 250-500 words with a minimum of 5 keywords (keywords are not counted in the word limit).

Full paper: 3,500-6,000 words, inclusive of footnotes but exclusive of title, abstract, keywords and bibliography.

Policy Brief Track: abstract of 300-350 words; policy brief of 1,500-2,000 words.

Formatting: Times New Roman 12pt body / 10pt footnotes; 1.5 line spacing (single for footnotes); 1-inch margins; Bluebook 20th Edition citation style; MS Word (.docx); pages numbered bottom-centre.

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Remove all identifying information from the manuscript file and place author details (names, emails, contact details, designation, institute, paper title) in a separate cover letter / title page. The manuscript submission form is shared by registered mail once registration is complete.

All participants, presenting authors, co-authors and attendees must register. Co-authors register separately and pay individually. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

• Students (UG/PG): INR 500 (early bird) / INR 700 (standard)
• Academicians, professionals and research scholars: INR 1,000 (early bird) / INR 1,200 (standard)
• Foreign authors: USD 70 (early bird) / USD 100 (standard)

There are no publication charges.

• All submitted abstracts published in the Conference Book of Abstracts (ISSN conference proceedings)
• Best Presenter Awards for the top three presentations
• Certificate of Presentation for presenters and Certificate of Participation for attendees
• Top 20 selected papers/policy briefs published in an ISBN-numbered edited volume
• Selected papers/policy briefs considered for the Beyond Briefs Law Review (e-ISSN: 3048-4782), subject to editorial review, with a soft copy of the journal provided to selected authors

1. Submit your abstract through the official Google form: https://forms.gle/Lu4CEnt8S6M1t6Fk6
2. Complete the payment and registration form: https://forms.gle/6LpKMF2HjvS7kg4cA
3. Once registered, the manuscript submission form is shared with you via registered email.

Submit your abstract by the early bird deadline of 20 July 2026 to secure the lower fee; the standard abstract submission deadline is 20 August 2026.

• Abstract within word limit (250-500 words paper / 300-350 words policy brief) with 5+ keywords
• Abstract submitted via the official Google form
• Registration fee paid through the payment and registration form
• Manuscript formatted in Bluebook 20th Edition, .docx, double-blind (no identifying details)
• Author details placed in a separate cover letter / title page