Sakharov Prize 2026: Europe's Message Regarding the ICC)
04/11/2026
Our Professional Partners, Inês Almeida Costa and Rui Costa Pereira, authored an opinion article for CNN Portugal focusing on the legal and regulatory aspects surrounding the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the business ecosystem.
In the article, the authors analyse the framework of the Sakharov Prize 2026 and detail how the dynamics of International Criminal Law interact directly with risk management and economic law. The piece highlights the practical impact of instruments such as the European due diligence directive, universal jurisdiction, and financial sanctions, demonstrating how Human Rights compliance has become a critical variable for criminal, regulatory, and financial liability for companies, boards, and financial institutions.
