Aldo Zammit Borda

Dr Aldo Zammit Borda is a Reader in Law at City St George's, University of London, where he also serves as LLB Programme Co-Director. Previously, he was Director of the Centre for Access to Justice and Inclusion at Anglia Ruskin University and held roles in Malta’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Education

• PhD, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
• Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
• Master of Economic Science in European Economic and Public Affairs, University College Dublin
• PG Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy, University of Malta

Research Interests

Dr Zammit Borda’s scholarship centres on international criminal justice, with a particular focus on the historical narratives constructed by international criminal courts and tribunals. His work interrogates how these bodies contribute to collective memory and the ethical imperative of crafting “responsible history.” He has pioneered research on reproductive violence as a distinct category of harm in international criminal law, using the Yazidi genocide as a case study to highlight accountability gaps and advocate for clearer legal definitions.

Publications & Impact

His 2020 monograph Histories Written by International Criminal Courts and Tribunals received critical acclaim for advancing theoretical and practical debates on the role of tribunals as historical agents. Recent articles continue to explore themes of reproductive violence, genocide, and the legitimacy of international people’s tribunals, contributing to policy and academic discourse.

Awards & Recognition

• British Academy/Leverhulme Grant (2019)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Visiting Scholar, Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law (2019–2021)
• Fellow of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple (past)

Professional Service & Grants

• Member, Peer Review College, Economic and Social Research Council (2025–)
• Member, Review Committee of the Newton Prize
• Member, Peer Review College of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships

Advising & Supervision

He currently supervises doctoral researchers including Muhammad Tanvir Hashem Munim and Flavia Andrea Lamarre, and has examined theses on international criminal law and human rights.

Affiliations & Memberships

• European Society of International Law
• Society of Legal Scholars
• European Law Institute
• ESIL Interest Group on International Criminal Justice (Founding Member)