-3Wednesday 28 January 2026
3 p.m.-6 p.m.: Second round of oral argument (Myanmar)
Thursday 29 January 2026
10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: Second round of oral argument
(Myanmar)
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Members of the diplomatic corps, the public and the media will find below practical
information regarding the organization of the hearings. Attendance at all public sessions is possible
within the limits of available seats.
NB: The closed sessions on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January 2026 will
not be accessible and will not be broadcast.
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A. Practical information and admission procedures
There will be no parking on the Peace Palace grounds.
1. Members of the diplomatic corps
Members of the diplomatic corps who wish to attend the hearings are requested to kindly fill
out an online registration form by 12 noon (The Hague time) on Thursday 8 January 2026. Requests
submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Seats in the Great Hall of Justice will be
allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. On presenting a confirmation of registration from the
Information Department and valid diplomatic ID at the main gate of the Peace Palace on the day of
the session they wish to attend, diplomats will be given a badge providing access to the Great Hall
of Justice.
2. Members of the public
Only 15 seats will be available in the public gallery for members of the public on a first-come,
first-served basis. There will be no advance registration procedure, and admission requests submitted
beforehand will not be considered. Members of the public wishing to attend the hearings are
requested to present themselves at the main gate of the Peace Palace at least 40 minutes before the
start of the session they wish to attend. They will be given a badge providing access to the public
gallery upon presentation of valid ID. The security officers at the gate will notify those concerned
once all available seats have been filled.
3. Media representatives
Media representatives who wish to attend the hearings are requested to kindly fill out an online
accreditation form by 12 noon (The Hague time) on Thursday 8 January 2026. Requests submitted
after this deadline will not be considered. The Court’s press room can accommodate only a limited
number of people. Accreditation requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. No
requests received by phone or email will be accepted.