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A Spectrum Of International Criminal Procedure: Shifting Patterns Of Power Distribution, Jessica S. Peake
A Spectrum Of International Criminal Procedure: Shifting Patterns Of Power Distribution, Jessica S. Peake
Jessica S Peake
International criminal procedure is characterized by a fundamental structural shift in the allocation of power between the actors in a criminal trial – the judges, Prosecution and defense - away from that traditionally ascribed under an adversarial system and towards the power distribution structure more common to the inquisitorial system. By looking at the Statutes and RPEs of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), it is possible to identify varying degrees of power shifts in each court: across each we see a …
Maritime Piracy: A Sustainable Global Solution, Paul Williams, Lowry Pressly
Maritime Piracy: A Sustainable Global Solution, Paul Williams, Lowry Pressly
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Maritime piracy is a complex transnational security concern characterized by emerging international finance operations and organization, an oversupply of labor, and a low cost of market entry. This article provides a realistic picture of the driving forces behind maritime piracy in areas such as Southeast Asia, the Gulf of Aden, and the Gulf of Guinea. By examining some of the assumptions and proposed solutions in counter-piracy literature and policy, this article exposes some piracy illusions and proposes a sustainable, global response that addresses the persistent threat of modern maritime piracy. Today's manifold piracy challenges call for a multifaceted approach. Accordingly, …
Panel Iv: Challenges To Proving Cases Of Torture Before The Committee Against Torture, Juan E. Mendez
Panel Iv: Challenges To Proving Cases Of Torture Before The Committee Against Torture, Juan E. Mendez
Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals
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