An international law expert and professor, known for his work on human rights and genocide, and his bestselling book "East West Street" that explores the origins of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Sands serves as a professor of laws and director of the Centre on International Courts and Tribunals at University College London. He is also a member of the panel of arbitrators at the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Sands was born in London on October 17, 1960, to Jewish parents. He was educated at University College School in Hampstead, London, and read Law at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He later earned a BA degree in 1982 and went on to achieve first-class honors in the LLM course a year later.
Sands' work has had a profound impact on our understanding of international law and human rights. His commitment to justice and human rights has inspired a new generation of lawyers, scholars, and advocates. His writing has been translated into multiple languages, ensuring that his message reaches a global audience.
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