“GCRCJS International Conference on International Criminal Law” || 28th February and 1st March, 2026

The GNLU Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences (GCRCJS) is pleased to organise the “GCRCJS International Conference on International Criminal Law” on 28th February and 1st March, 2026, at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar. The broad theme of the Conference is “Reinvigorating International Criminal Law through Innovation, Inclusivity, and Global Accountability.”

ABOUT THE CENTRE

The GNLU Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences (GCRCJS) is a specialised Research Centre focused on advancing the study of criminal law through comprehensive research and academic discussions. Since its inception, GCRCJS has organised numerous significant events, including the 13th Asian Criminology Conference, 1st and 2nd GCRCJS International Conference on Crime & Technology, and multiple editions of our flagship Legislative Drafting Competition. GCRCJS actively facilitates the exchange of ideas through initiatives like the ‘Crime and Justice: A Discourse Series,’ the newsletter: ‘The Crime and Justice Gazette,’ and the blog: ‘Crime & Justice Blog.’ The Centre has hosted several prominent figures for webinars and guest lectures, including Hon’ble Mr Justice Aravind Kumar and Hon’ble Mr Justice Nilay V Anjaria, Sitting Judges at the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India; Hon’ble Mr Justice Alpesh Y Kogje, Hon’ble Ms Justice Gita Gopi and Hon’ble Ms Justice Sangeeta Vishen and Hon’ble Ms Justice Nisha Thakore, Sitting Judges at the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court; Shri Shekhar Naphade, Ms. Rebecca John, Senior Advocates at the Supreme Court of India and Ms. Aishwarya Bhati, Senior Advocate, Additional Solicitor General at the Supreme Court.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The GCRCJS International Conference on International Criminal Law, 2026 is a continuation of the Centre’s efforts to foster international academic collaboration in the field of criminal justice. It follows the success of previous GCRCJS international conferences, which have attracted participation from renowned scholars, practitioners, and researchers across the globe. The 2026 conference aims to encourage academic inquiry into contemporary challenges faced by international criminal law and to explore pathways for strengthening accountability and cooperation in the global justice system.

CONFERENCE THEMES

The conference will primarily focus on “Reinvigorating International Criminal Law by Innovation, Inclusivity, and Global Accountability”.

Suggestive Sub-Themes:

1. Reviving International Criminal Law: Institutional Challenges and Reforms

Institutional Gridlock and ICC’s Credibility Crisis
Sovereignty vs. International Intervention
Selective Justice and Political Bias
Alliance of Domestic Laws with ICL
Procedural Fairness and Rights of the Accused

2. War Crimes, Victim-Centered Justice and Innovation in Evidence

Crimes against Humanity, Genocide and prevalence in 21st Century
New Frontiers in Warfare and Accountability
Child Victims of War and Post-Conflict Rehabilitation
Innovation in Evidence and Investigation
Cross Country Collaboration for Investigation of International Crimes

3.Gender, Identity, and Reproductive Justice in International Criminal Law

Sexual and Reproductive Violence as International Crimes
LGBTQ+ Rights and Expanding Definitions of Gender Based Crimes
Gender Justice in ICL Institutions

4.Emerging Issues in International Criminal Law

Corporate Liability
Terror Financing, Technology and Cybercrime
Cyber Warfare and AI
Ecocide and Environmental Harm
Non-State and Transnational Actors
Maritime Piracy in the 21st Century

*The above themes and sub-themes are merely indicative in nature and not exhaustive. Participants may submit an abstract on any contemporary, relevant, and connected issue of international criminal law.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Research Papers on the above theme and sub-themes are invited from faculties, researchers, students, Criminal Justice Professionals, NGO practitioners, and experts in the fields of Criminology, Victimology, Law, Sociology, international relations, human rights, gender studies, technology, environmental studies, and allied sciences.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Abstract Submission & Registration: Submit an abstract (maximum 300 words) and register through this Google Form.
Notification of Acceptance: Authors will be notified of acceptance via email.
Full Paper Submission & Registration Fee Payment: Upon acceptance, authors must submit the full paper and pay the registration fee.
Co-authorship: Permitted up to two authors.

The abstract and the full papers should only be submitted via the provided Google Forms. Submissions made through email or other channels will not be considered.

For further details related to the registration and submission process, please refer to the brochure attached with this email.

PRIZES & CERTIFICATES

Awards: Awards will be given for the top three research papers of the conference across all the sessions.

Certificate: All the participants who will be presenting a paper will receive a Certificate of Participation whereas the winners of the GCRCJS Student Best Paper Award will be awarded a Certificate of Merit.

Prize Money:

1st Prize: INR 15,000/-

2^nd Prize: INR 10,000/-

3^rd Prize: INR 5,000/-

MODE OF THE CONFERENCE

The conference will be conducted in offline mode only.

*Foreign participants may be provided with limited virtual participation upon request on a case-by-case basis.

PARTICIPATION FEES

Category	Fee
Indian Students/Researchers	₹2500
Indian Academicians/Professionals	₹4500
Foreign Students	USD 65
Foreign Professionals	USD 100
Indian Observers	₹1000
Foreign Observers	USD 20

*All amounts mentioned are exclusive of GST and other charges as may be applicable. Charges for Accommodation shall be communicated to the selected authors post abstract acceptance.

Participants from SAARC nations are eligible for a reduction in fees, subject to the submission of adequate proof of nationality or institutional affiliation. For any further queries, contact us at confgcrcjs@gnlu.ac.in.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Authors must adhere to the following guidelines for the abstract:

The participants are requested to submit an abstract of a maximum of 300 words in a Microsoft Word document;
Font style – (Italic) Times New Roman;
Font Size – 12; line spacing – 1.5;
The abstract may include keywords (maximum: five);
The abstract must include a clear indication of the objectives, major results and implications;
All abstracts will be subject to blind review and only those abstracts approved by the reviewers will be selected to submit their complete paper for the final presentation;
The criteria for evaluation are Relevance, Methodology and Originality.

IMPORTANT DATES