Professor Robert Cryer
2nd Aug 1974 – 3rd Jan 2021
Robert Cryer
A Life in Law
and a Law unto himself
We greatly miss Professor Rob Cryer, who passed away in 2020 at the age of forty-six. We aim to channel this loss, those missings, into an event, and a book, that celebrates his oeuvre, research, mentorship, teaching, insights, idiosyncrasy, laughter, vim, and wit.
We plan an eclectic conference that will feature: ‘traditional’ panels; conversations about law, life, and Rob; musings, music, and meditations; and literature and reminiscing. We are interested in papers that reflect upon Rob’s scholarly writing in and from all areas of law, but also his pedagogy; and his distinctive combinations of playfulness, precision, palavering…
Submissions can be traditional law journal looking-like-papers or ones that take different forms. Contributions will be reviewed by a committee that has convened to make this event happen. We are confident that following the conference the papers (for those who wish to publish) will be published in an edited Festschrift with a major press. We intend to do so and will make this happen.
The Conference
June 29th 2023 – June 30th 2023
The conference will be held in University House. Further details on the conference, including the programme, will be published here in due course.
Registration is required to confirm attendance, please click here to register.
Publication Archive
A collection of Prof. Robert Cryer’s publications.
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The influence of jus cogens on international crimes: have they made a difference
26 Aug 2021
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International Law, Crime, and Torture
2020
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Peacekeepers: internationalist protectors or national perpetrators, protected either way?
10 Dec 2020
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Te Tokyo IMT and Crimes Against Peace (Aggression): Is there Anything to Learn
25 Sep 2017
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Law on the Use of Force and Armed Conflict
2017
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Introductory note to Vasilikiauksas V Lithuania: judgement (E. CT. H.R)
30 May 2017
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Commentary on Taylor case
2017
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War Crimes
30 May 2017
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The International Committee of the Red Cross’ ‘interpretive guidance on the notion of direct participation in hostilities’: see a little light
2017
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Conference – A Life in Law and a Law unto Himself
We greatly miss Professor Rob Cryer, who passed away in 2020 at the age of forty-six. We aim to channel this loss, those missings, into an event, and a book, that celebrates his oeuvre, research, mentorship, teaching, insights, idiosyncrasy, laughter, vim, and wit. We are planning an eclectic conference that will feature: ‘traditional’ panels; conversations…
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Introducing the Publication Database
Our new Publication Database is now online and contains a near-complete list of publications by Professor Robert Cryer. We’re grateful for any help regarding missing…
Call for Papers – Festschrift
Submissions can be traditional law journal looking-like-papers or ones that take different forms. Contributions will be reviewed by a committee that has convened to make…
Conference Date announced
The Conference is scheduled from the 29th June 2023 to the 1st July 2023. More details will be published here shortly.
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BLS-CUP
Robert Cryer
International Law
PHD Prize
Birmingham Law School and Cambridge University Press are still mourning the untimely loss of Robert Cryer, Professor of International and Criminal Law, a true friend and colleague.
To honour the memory and legacy of our friend and colleague, Birmingham Law School and Cambridge University Press are instituting an annual prize for the best PhD thesis in international law.
PhD/doctoral theses in the identified areas defended in the calendar year 2020.
The winner will receive £500 in CUP books.
