# International Justice Summit in Istanbul

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-justice-summit-in-istanbul
> Updated: 2026-10-09T08:27:04.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

The International Justice Summit was held in Istanbul on October 8-9, 2026, at the Çırağan Palace. Hosted by the Ministry of Justice, the event convened approximately 600 participants, including justice ministers and legal professionals from over 70 countries. The summit, themed ‘The Future of Justice: A Common Responsibility for Humanity’, focused on global legal challenges such as accountability in Gaza, human rights, artificial intelligence, cybercrime, migration, and digital justice.

During the event, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the assembly, stating that justice is the ‘fundamental basis of the state’ and is vital for international peace. He criticized the existing global system, arguing it is facing an ‘erosion of trust’ and is no longer equitable or sustainable due to the failure to implement international agreements and court decisions. Erdoğan specifically targeted the United Nations, arguing that the decision-making mechanism is unfair because it relies on the veto power of just five members, which fails to reflect the will of over 190 nations.

Erdoğan highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing it as being turned into ‘the world’s largest concentration camp’ by forces that view themselves as being above international law. He also noted regional instabilities, such as the ongoing blockage in the Strait of Hormuz, and the misuse of technology by criminal networks regarding social media and crypto assets. Regarding domestic security, Erdoğan warned that criminals would not find safety abroad, noting that in the first nine months of 2026, Turkey secured 294 extraditions and brought 736 individuals to the country through various warrants. In conjunction with the summit, Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek participated in the 3rd Meeting of Justice Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States, advocating for enhanced cooperation through a shared e-Justice system.

## Claims

- The International Justice Summit was held in Istanbul. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- The current international system is facing an erosion of trust and is no longer equitable or sustainable. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- International agreements and court decisions are currently not being implemented. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The UN system is unfair because decisions are dependent on five members with veto power. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Gazze has been turned into the world's largest concentration camp. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Justice Minister Akın Gürlek spoke at a TÜGVA training camp in Kızılcahamam. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Justice means delivering the rights of the rightful owner. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Turkey will not turn its back on those who seek justice, even if it faces difficulties. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- In the first nine months of 2026, 294 extraditions were secured. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The summit brought together justice ministers, judicial representatives, and academics from over 70 countries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Agenda items include cybercrime, artificial intelligence, global legal norms, and migration. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The blockage in the Strait of Hormuz has persisted for months. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Erdoğan criticizes UN veto power at International Justice Summit

At the International Justice Summit in Istanbul, President Erdoğan criticized the UN Security Council's veto power and the erosion of international law, while Justice Minister Gürlek pledged to protect youth.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erdoan-addresses-international-justice-summit-in-istanbul

### 2026-10-07: Istanbul to host International Justice Summit and Turkic States meeting

Istanbul will host the International Justice Summit in October 2026, featuring President Erdoğan and legal experts to discuss global issues like AI, cybercrime, and human rights.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-to-host-international-justice-summit-and-turkic-states-meeting

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