Judge Antonio Cassese

Judge Antonio Cassese was an influential Italian jurist and scholar known for his work in international law and human rights. Born in 1937, he served as the first president of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), where he played a key role in addressing war crimes and promoting justice. Cassese was also a prominent advocate for the establishment of international legal standards, contributing to the development of legal frameworks for humanitarian law. His writings and judicial contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of international justice and the promotion of human rights worldwide.