This full day training (09h30 – 17h00) will be conducted by Me Stéphane Bourgon Ad.E., former military officer and member of the Canadian Judge Advocate General Branch, who has been practising before international courts (ICTY, ICTR, STL, MICT and ICC) for more than 20 years. International criminal cases often involve complex armed conflicts involving military personnel occupying important command or staff positions. This training will cover why understanding the organization and functioning of the military is paramount for all phases of such cases, including the conduct of investigations. Examining and/or cross-examining military witnesses, in particular high-level commanders, requires detailed military knowledge that can be acquired. This requirement is even greater when dealing with military experts.

Me. Bourgon served in the Canadian Armed Forces for more than 20 years. In fact, he began his legal career in the Office of the Office of the Judge Advocate General, specializing in criminal law…