Veteran S'pore legal expert nominated for election as judge at ICJ

A veteran international law expert and diplomat will be fielded by Singapore for election to become a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague in 2026.

- Vihanya Rakshika

Mrs Rena Lee comes with more than three decades of experience in international law and diplomacy, working for the Government, said the Ministry of Law and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a joint statement on Oct 14.

Her career includes stints at the Attorney-General's Chambers and Ministry of Defence, and most recently, at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, where she was chief executive.

Singapore has consistently supported the work of the ICJ, in step with its commitment to uphold international law, the statement said. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and a key plank in efforts to peacefully resolve disputes between nations. The Hague, where the ICJ sits, is the Dutch seat of government, and a major city in the Netherlands.