By Roy Lie A Tjam.
Professor John Dugard, is an International law scholar, teacher, and Judge. Just hours before the annual mega French National Day reception, His Excellency Bruce Koloane, Ambassador of South-Africa, hosted the launching of the book The Pursuit of a Brave New World in International Law, Essays in honor of John Dugard at his residence on 14 July 2017.
After his welcome remarks, Ambassador Koloane introduced Professor Dire Tladi, a professor of International law at the University of Pretoria. Professor Dire Tladi is also co-editor of the book. The Honoree professor John Dugard subsequently delivered his remarks.
The Pursuit of a Brave New World in International Law, Essays in honor of John Dugard, the subject of the book is International Law. Defacto, the book is a testament to the enduring contributions John Dugard has made to international law and international human rights law.
Furthermore, the book presents critical perspectives on various inter-related themes in the areas of terrorism and international criminal justice. Contributors to the book are, Maurice Kamto, Tiyanjana Maluwa, Max du Plessis, Dire Tladi, Annemarieke Vermeer- Abdulqawi Yusuf, just to mention a few.
Among the guests present during the launching event were a group of Diplomats, (former) International Judges, Dutch officials Professor Dire Tladi, Tiyanjana Maluwa and others.
A cocktail concluded the event.
