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Sonya Sceats appointed as Director of British Institute of International and Comparative Law

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Perrett Laver
Published
03 Feb 2026
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Higher Education
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United Kingdom

British Institute of International and Comparative Law appoints Sonya Sceats as Director

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sonya Sceats as its next Director and Chief Executive Officer. She will join the Institute in April 2026.

Ms Sceats is currently Chief Executive of the charity, Freedom from Torture. She brings to BIICL over two decades of executive leadership, advisory and research experience in international law, including 16 years as an Associate Fellow in International Law at Chatham House.

On behalf of the Trustees of BIICL, I am delighted that Sonya will be joining us as our new Director and Chief Executive. With her experience of successful leadership of a charity with international reach and her knowledge and experience in international law, she will bring strategic vision as well as effective delivery to the Institute as we find a stronger, impactful voice in support of international cooperation and the rule of law

Eve Salomon CBE

Chair, Board of Trustees

British Institute of International and Comparative Law

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