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Securing A Journalist's Testimonial Privilege In The International Criminal Court, Anastasia Heeger
Securing A Journalist's Testimonial Privilege In The International Criminal Court, Anastasia Heeger
San Diego International Law Journal
This Article argues that given the unique and significant contribution of journalists to uncovering and documenting war crimes, the ICC should amend its evidentiary rules to recognize a qualified journalist's privilege. In doing so, the ICC should clearly identify who may benefit from such a privilege, clarify a procedure for balancing the need of reportorial testimony against prosecution and defense interests, and, lastly provide for mandatory consultations between the court and affected news organizations or journalists before allowing the issuance of a subpoena. Such clarity will benefit not only journalists working in war zones and the ICC, but will provide …
Evidence - Hearsay Statement In The Nature Of A Declaration Against A Penal Interest Admissible In Evidence Even Though The Unavailability Of The Dedarant Is Not Established. People V. Spriggs (Cal. 1964), Robert E. Madruga
San Diego Law Review
This recent case discusses People v. Spriggs (Cal. 1964)