DATE: July 13 - 16, 2026
LOCATION: Centre Mont Royal, Montréal
The conference will appeal to anyone who works in the administration of or who is interested in criminal justice. This is an opportunity to meet, hear and learn from distinguished experts, legal professionals and academics from around the world.
We are pleased to announce the Honorary Chair of the Conference: The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada
CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS
The Society invites individuals interested in presenting a paper, participating in a plenary or workshop, or proposing a workshop related to this year’s theme, “Thinking Beyond the Bars: Reimagining Bail, Sentencing, and Imprisonment” to submit a short abstract for consideration by the program committee. The deadline for proposal submissions is has been extended to April 2, 2026.
To submit a proposal, please click here.
It is hoped that the most scholarly of the papers presented will be published in the Society’s journal, Criminal Law Forum, subject to the Forum’s usual peer review.
420 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 1B2
To benefit from the discounted group rate of $189 CAD per night, please use the link here. This rate includes a two-bedroom suite, complimentary breakfast each morning, and many free building amenities. Please note that availability is limited, and bookings must be made by May 31.
Booking code: ISRCL2026
PAST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
Check out our past conferences in Vancouver 2024 and Edinburgh 2025 to learn more about previous themes, speakers, and program highlights.
