The Lord Chancellor of Great Britain visited the headquarters of the United Nations in New York to present the British candidate for the position of judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Addressing the General Assembly, he emphasized that the election of a British representative to the court would contribute to strengthening the rule of law on the international stage during a period of growing global instability. In the Lord Chancellor's view, an independent and authoritative judicial body such as the International Court plays a key role in the peaceful settlement of disputes between states and the maintenance of international law and order. He noted that the British candidate has substantial experience in international law and is capable of making a significant contribution to the work of the court. The visit took place in the context of the upcoming elections of International Court judges, which are conducted simultaneously by the General Assembly and the UN Security Council. Great Britain traditionally seeks to maintain its representation in this influential judicial body, viewing this as part of its foreign policy strategy to support a multilateral approach to resolving international conflicts. The Lord Chancellor also held meetings with representatives of other UN member states, securing support for the British candidacy. In his remarks, he pointed to the importance of preserving the independence and professionalism of the UN judicial system amid escalating geopolitical tensions and multiple challenges to the international order.