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Articles 31 - 36 of 36
Full-Text Articles in International Humanitarian Law
The Extradition Proceedings Against General Pinochet: A Case Study In The Emerging International System Of Criminal Justice, Lee _
Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest
The ruling of the House of Lords that General Pinochet can be extradited to Spain to stand trial for crimes against humanity lends support to the emerging theory of universal jurisdiction for certain crimes under international law. The following discussion of the elements of General Pinochet's case will show that the international community, by and large, is willing to sacrifice some national sovereignty in order to eradicate torture and other human rights violations. It will do so through an elucidation of the concepts of jus cogens, international ethics, head of state immunity, human rights crimes, universal jurisdiction, and extradition.
Punishment Goes Global: International Criminal Law, Conflict Zones, And Gender (In)Equality, Mark A. Drumbl
Punishment Goes Global: International Criminal Law, Conflict Zones, And Gender (In)Equality, Mark A. Drumbl
Scholarly Articles
The creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) enables the international community to hold accountable those who inflict violence in the form of sexual and ethnic hatred. Drawing on case studies from Rwanda and Bosnia, the author observes the extent to which retributive criminal justice can deter offenders and foster structural societal change.
The Un, Nato, And International Law After Kosovo, Mary Ellen O'Connell
The Un, Nato, And International Law After Kosovo, Mary Ellen O'Connell
Journal Articles
NATO's decision on 13 October 1998 to use force in Yugoslavia and its subsequent use of force beginning on 24 March 1999 were inconsistent with both the explicit terms of the United Nations Charter and Security Council practice. Most of NATO's member states have argued that the situation was exceptional and should have no bearing on the future need for Security Council authorization. Not so the United States; US officials have not spoken of an exception. Several high-ranking officials of the Clinton Administration have stated that they do not recognize the necessity for Security Council authorization when NATO takes enforcement …
The Appointment Of General Yaron: Continuing Impunity For The Sabra And Shatilla Massacres, Linda A. Malone
The Appointment Of General Yaron: Continuing Impunity For The Sabra And Shatilla Massacres, Linda A. Malone
Faculty Publications
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Reconciling Amnesties With Universal Jurisdiction, Juan E. Mendez, Garth Meintjes
Reconciling Amnesties With Universal Jurisdiction, Juan E. Mendez, Garth Meintjes
Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals
No abstract provided.
The Inter-American Human Rights Systems: Activities During 1999 Through October 2000, Richard J. Wilson
The Inter-American Human Rights Systems: Activities During 1999 Through October 2000, Richard J. Wilson
Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals
No abstract provided.