Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)

🎥 #PCA Video release: Celebrating 125 years of peaceful dispute resolution, the enduring legacy of the PCA 125 years ago, during a time marked by geopolitical tensions and the threat of armed conflicts, world leaders came together in #TheHague to attend a peace conference “with the object of seeking the most effective means of ensuring to all peoples the benefits of a real and lasting peace”. The most enduring legacy of the #FirstHaguePeaceConference, as it became known, was the establishment of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (#PCA), the first global mechanism for the settlement of international disputes. As the #PCA celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2024, join us for a short video introduction to the history of the Court, from its creation in 1899 to its successful transition to a modern arbitral institution fit for the 21st century. ➡ For more information on the #PCA: bit.ly/478egxq #PermanentCourtofArbitration #PCA125

📚 From the #PCA Archives: The Loss of the Dutch Steamer Tubantia (International Commission of Inquiry between #Germany & The #Netherlands, #PCA Case No. 1921-02) ℹ On the occasion of the #PCA's 125th Anniversary in 2024, historic PCA cases will be published online throughout the year. In 1921, the #PCA administered a fact-finding #Commissionofinquiry between #Germany & The #Netherlands regarding the loss of the Dutch passenger steamer "Tubantia" in 1916. 🚢 On 15 March 1916, the steamer "Tubantia", belonging to the Royal Holland Lloyd corporation, departed from #Amsterdam bound for #BuenosAires with 80 passengers and 280 crew members on board. The ship was sufficiently illuminated by its position-lights and by arc lamps illuminating the name "Tubantia, Amsterdam". In the early hours of 16 March 1916, one of the officers noticed a streak in the water moving towards the "Tubantia". He had the impression that it was the wake of a torpedo. An explosion followed, and the ship sank within three hours. Several of the ship's launches were found to contain fragments of a torpedo that had been part of the armament of the German submarine U.B. 13. According to the German Government, however, this torpedo had, on 6 March 1916, already been launched by that submarine against a British destroyer, and had missed its mark. On 30 March 1921, the Dutch and German governments therefore decided to establish an international Commission of inquiry under the auspices of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) for the purpose of elucidating the circumstances in which the "Tubantia" had been torpedoed. ⚖ The Commission of Inquiry delivered its report in February 1922. From the testimony of the officers and crew of the "Tubantia" that they saw the wake of a torpedo immediately before the explosion, and from the retrieval of fragments of a torpedo belonging to the armament of the U.B. 13, the Commission concluded that the U.B. 13 had launched the torpedo which caused the explosion on the "Tubantia".  For more information ➡ bit.ly/4dvnmHh #PermanentCourtofArbitration #PCA125

🔹 #PCA News: #PCA Representative in #Singapore to speak at #YoungITATalks during #SingaporeConventionWeek🔹 📆 28 August 2024 🕘 8:30am SGT – 10:30am SGT 📍 Singapore #PCA Senior Legal Counsel & Head of the Permanent Court of Arbitration - Singapore Office Dr. Túlio Di Giacomo Toledo will be speaking at the next edition of the #YoungITATalks on the topic of "Navigating Cultural Dynamics in International Dispute Resolution: Perspectives from the Asia Pacific Region". The panel will be moderated by Mevelyn Ong (Norton Rose Fulbright) and will also feature Yating LIN (The University of Hong Kong), Philip Tan (White & Case LLP), and Earl Rivera - Dolera. 🔗 To register ➡️ bit.ly/3M54ind #PermanentCourtofArbitration #PCA125

📌 Spotlight on: #Sport & Human Rights Dispute Resolution at the #PCA 🥇 The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) plays an important role in safeguarding #humanrights within the sports sector. As international sports grow in influence, so do the complexities of disputes related to athletes’ rights and welfare, labour issues or broader concerns like gender equality. The #PCA offers a neutral platform for resolving these conflicts, ensuring justice and fairness in sports worldwide. ⚖️ As the administering institution under the Sport and Human Rights Dispute Resolution Mechanism developed by the World Players Association and in alignment with the #UnitedNations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (#UNGPs), the #PCA offers a comprehensive framework for resolving disputes via #mediation and #arbitration, emphasizing efficiency, fairness, and accessibility. ℹ Key features of the Sport and Human Rights Dispute Resolution Mechanism include: 🤝 Mediation and Arbitration: Tailored to the specific needs of affected individuals and groups, the process is designed to be time and cost-efficient. The expedited procedures ensure timely resolutions, making it easier for athletes and other stakeholders to address their grievances without enduring prolonged legal battles. 📃 Advisory Opinions: This unique feature allows sports bodies and enterprises to receive expert advice on complying with their human rights responsibilities. The #PCA's advisory opinions provide valuable guidance on ensuring that sports organizations adhere to international human rights standards; 🏅 Flexibility and Inclusivity: The mechanism is open to a wide range of stakeholders, including individual athletes, trade unions, civil society organizations, sports bodies, and businesses. This inclusivity ensures that all voices are heard and that the process is adaptable to various situations, from individual grievances to systemic issues within #sports. The International Bureau of the #PCA will serve as the registry and administer any proceedings under the mechanism. By facilitating access to effective remedies, the #PCA is helping to shape a more just and equitable sports environment, ensuring that the pursuit of excellence never comes at the cost of human rights. For more information on the Sport and Human Rights Dispute Resolution Mechanism ➡bit.ly/3SD7ObZ #PermanentCourtofArbitration #SportsJustice #PCA125

🔹 #PCA News: Vanuatu becomes 123rd #PCA Contracting Party 🔹 The Republic of #Vanuatu officially became the 123rd Contracting Party of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on 11 August 2024. This significant milestone showcases #Vanuatu's commitment to upholding international law and fostering peaceful dispute resolution. The #PCA welcomes this expression of support for its work & the peaceful settlement of international disputes on the occasion of the Court’s 125th Anniversary in 2024. For more information on the #PCA’s Contracting Parties ➡ bit.ly/4dSRf4n #Vanuatu #PermanentCourtofArbitration #PCA125 #InternationalLaw

🔸 #PCA Press release - PCA Case No. 2017-06: Dispute Concerning Coastal State Rights in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Kerch Strait (Ukraine v. the Russian Federation) 🔸 Arbitral Tribunal Schedules Hearing on the Merits and Remaining Issues of Jurisdiction and Admissibility. 📄 Please click here to access the full press release issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration on 7 August 2024 in English ➡ bit.ly/4fvbAyh & in French ➡ bit.ly/3SG5hOk Further information about the arbitration is available on the Cases section of the #PCA website ➡ bit.ly/3WTVKpk

🔸 #PCA Press Release – Timor-Leste accedes to #PCA Founding Conventions 🔸 On 25 July 2024, during a Commemorative Event held in Singapore, the Secretary-General of the PCA Dr. hab. Marcin Czepelak announced together with Ms. Elizabeth Oxposto that Timor-Leste had deposited its Act of Accession to the 1907 Hague Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) of the Netherlands, the depository of the Convention. #Timor-Leste will become the 124th Contracting Party of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). 📄 Please click here for the full press release in English ➡ https://bit.ly/4d7DChF & in French ➡ https://bit.ly/3AhKSst

🔹 #PCA News: Meeting with Minister of Justice of Republic of Korea 🔹 #PCA Secretary-General Dr. hab. Marcin Czepelak had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Park Sung Jae, Minister of Justice of Republic of #Korea, on the occasion of the #PCA125 Anniversary Commemorative Event in #Singapore. They had an insightful discussion on strengthening the cooperation between the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and #Korea, and mutual efforts to promote the peaceful settlement of disputes. They were accompanied by PCA Senior Legal Counsel and PCA Representative in Singapore Túlio Di Giacomo Toledo and PCA Assistant Legal Counsels Wenlan Y. and Liyuan Feng. #PermanentCourtofArbitration #PCASingapore

🔹 #PCA News: 125th Anniversary Commemorative Event in #Singapore 🔹 On 25 July 2024, the Permanent Court of Arbitration - Singapore Office & the Ministry of Law, Singapore, co-organized an event celebrating the #PCA’s 125th Anniversary in 2024. ✨ Event Highlights: ➡ Welcome Address: Mr. Edwin Tong SC, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law; ➡ Opening Remarks: Dr. hab. Marcin Czepelak, #PCA Secretary-General; ➡ Closing Remarks: Mr. Lionel Yee SC, Deputy Attorney-General, Attorney-General's Chambers, Singapore; ➡ Roundtable discussion – The #PCA through the ages: Moderated by Ms. Loretta Malintoppi, the roundtable saw Mr. Brooks Daly, Dr. Túlio Di Giacomo Toledo, Mr. rodman bundy & Prof. Laurence Boisson de Chazournes discuss the history of the #PCA; ➡ Side Event - Young Lawyers in Arbitration (organised by Ministry of Law, Singapore & the Singapore Branch of the International Law Association) with Ms. Charis Tan, Mr. Joel Quek, Mr. Shaun Pereira & Ms. Yiwei Lu (Attorney-General's Chambers, Singapore); ➡ Roundtable discussion: Innovations in Dispute Resolution, with Ms. Chi Hsia Foo (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore) Ms. Rena Lee, Dr. Gérardine Goh Escolar 吴美姗, Ms. Ye-Min Wu, Mr. Paul Tan (陈明辉 / 첸민휘) & Ms. Sarala Subramaniam (Ministry of Law, Singapore). The exchanges explored the #PCA’s innovations to support new types of proceedings and disputes, alongside #Singapore’s unique offerings to support the global dispute resolution market; ➡ Panel discussion – A #PCA for the next century: PCA Secretary-General Marcin Czepelak presented the Court’s latest updates and strategic objectives before interviewing Mr. Toby Landau KC & Ms. Elizabeth Exposto, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste & CEO, Land and Maritime Boundary Office, Timor-Leste. Thank you to all participants, speakers, and organizers for celebrating the #PCA’s milestone 125th Anniversary with us. For more information on the #PCA’s #Singapore Office ➡ bit.ly/3WACtJm #PCA125 #InternationalLaw #DisputeResolution #MinLawSG

🔹 #OnThisDay in 1907: First Stone Laying Ceremony for the #PCA's headquarters: the #PeacePalace 🔹   On 30 July 1907, during the Second #HaguePeaceConference, the President of the Conference, Count de Nelidow, laid the first stone for the construction of the #PCA's headquarters: the #PeacePalace.   Built between 1907 and 1913 to house the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the #PeacePalace’s design was the result of an international competition won by French architect Louis M. Cordonnier and combines Neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival architectural elements, symbolizing peace and justice.   For more information ➡ bit.ly/4dh5lMB   📸 1. The stone-laying ceremony. 2. Guests at the stone-laying ceremony. 3. Count de Nelidow laying the first stone of the Peace Palace. 4. The Peace Palace during construction.   #PCA125 #PermanentCourtofArbitration