Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law
70th meeting of the CAHDI, Strasbourg, 19-20 March 2026
In a political climate which encourages interdependence between states, international law is constantly developing, and is increasingly becoming a key factor in the organisation of inter-state relations. The Council of Europe is accordingly working to co-ordinate its member states' activities in this field.
The Council of Europe does it through its Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law (CAHDI), an intergovernmental committee which brings together the legal advisers of the Ministries of foreign affairs of the member States of the Council of Europe as well as of a significant number of observer States and Organisations.
In this site you will be able to find out about the CAHDI, its structure, composition, functioning, as well as its activities including adopted texts, publications and unrestricted working documents.
Three databases containing information about the practice of Council of Europe member and observer states in various fields of public international law can be consulted on the site. Users can search for and consult information concerning "Immunities of States and international organisations", "Organisation and functions of the Office of the Legal Adviser in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs" and "Implementation of UN sanctions".
Arrest Warrants by International Criminal Tribunals and Peace Negotiations Between Peace and Justice: Legal Obligations and Political Realities
A seminar on "Arrest Warrants by International Criminal Tribunals and Peace Negotiations Between Peace and Justice: Legal Obligations and Political Realities" was held on the margins of the 70th CAHDI meeting, in Strasbourg, on 18 March 2026. See more on the dedicated page of the seminar.
Ms Kerli Veski, Chair of the CAHDI
Statement of Ms Kerli Veski, Chair of the CAHDI, at the 1549th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 4 February 2026
The Chair of the CAHDI, Ms Kerli Veski, held an exchange of views with the Committee of Ministers on 4 February 2026. She provided the Ministers’ Deputies with an overview of the CAHDI’s activities during the past year as well as with an outlook on the priorities for its future work. The full...
Crimes Against Humanity – Advancing Toward a Dedicated International Convention
A seminar on "Crimes Against Humanity – Advancing Toward a Dedicated International Convention" was held on the margins of the 69th CAHDI meeting, in Strasbourg, on 26 September 2025. See more on the dedicated page of the workshop.
Mr Helmut TICHY, Chair of the CAHDI
Statement of Mr Helmut TICHY, Chair of the CAHDI, at the 1513rd meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 27 November 2024
The Chair of the CAHDI, Mr Helmut TICHY, held an exchange of views with the Committee of Ministers on 27 November 2024. He provided the Ministers’ Deputies with an overview of the CAHDI’s activities during the past year as well as with an outlook on the priorities for its future work. The full...
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Strasbourg, France, 19-20 March 2026
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Strasbourg, France, 25-26 September 2025
