Prominent British barrister Toby Cadman has been appointed as a special prosecutorial advisor to Mohammad Tazul Islam, the chief prosecutor of International Crimes Tribunal.
Toby Cadman, a co-founder and joint head of the London-based law firm Guernica 37 Chambers, shared the announcement on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday (20 November).
Expressing his gratitude and honour, Toby Cadman wrote, "I am delighted and deeply honoured to announce my appointment as a Special Prosecutorial Advisor to the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh."
Following his post, Guernica 37 Chambers' official X handle elaborated on the appointment through a three-part series.
In the first post, it stated, "Our Joint Head of Chambers, Toby Cadman, has been appointed as special prosecutorial adviser to the chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal."
The second post outlined Cadman's responsibilities, noting, "His role will be to advise the Chief Prosecutor on all matters pertaining to the International Crimes Tribunal. This Tribunal is a domestic institution established under the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973."
The third and final post highlighted Toby Cadman's extensive credentials, describing him as a globally renowned expert in international criminal law, human rights law, and extradition.
He is also an accomplished co-founder of the Guernica 37 Group and serves as its joint head.
International Crimes Tribunal, formed to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity, remains a pivotal institution in Bangladesh’s legal and historical landscape.
Toby Cadman’s appointment underscores its ongoing commitment to international standards of justice and accountability.
