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This book explores the extent to which the International Criminal Court (ICC) has influenced peace processes in Cȏte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda. It examines how the prosecution of those who bear the greatest responsibility for crimes committed in these countries may have negatively or positively influenced the process of making peace in their wake. It is concerned with how international accountability affects post-conflict countries and what the ICC brings to peace processes. The central question addressed by the book is whether justice spurs peace in post- conflict societies or whether justice complicates the peace process. If so, how?  Relying on qualitative studies in these countries, this book comparatively analyses the impact of the interventions of the ICC in Uganda (2004), Kenya (after the 2007/2008 post-election violence), and Cȏte d’Ivoire. Its aim is to provide an evidence-based account of how the involvement of the ICC in these countries influences the processes of promoting peace. To gauge this, Malu develops an analytical framework which is based on four variables: deterrence, victims’ rights, reconciliation and accountability to the law. This book will appeal to those interested in post-conflict reconstruction, transitional justice, peace studies, conflict transformation, and international criminal law, including peace practitioners and those working in the field of international justice.

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Author:   Linus Nnabuike Malu
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783030199074

ISBN 10:   303019907
Pages:   265
Publication Date:   14 August 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements List of Acronyms Table of Cases List of Statutes Referred to List of Tables List of Figures CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Rationale for the Study Establishment of the International Criminal Court The Globalisation of Accountability: The Establishment of the ICC and the Missing Points The Challenges for the ICC The Prospects for the ICC International Accountability: Setting the Context Justifications for International Accountability Complementarity Punishment Theory Analytical Framework Key Terms Structure of the Book Methodology Main Findings Conclusion References ANALYSIS OF SOME BACKGROUND ISSUES Introduction Theoretical Framework for the Study Peace and Justice Dilemma The International Criminal Court and Reconciliation The International Criminal Court and Deterrence The International Criminal Court and Victims’ Redress The International Criminal Court and Accountability to the Law Conclusion References CHAPTER 3 VIOLENT CONFLICTS IN AFRICA: TYPES, TRENDS, CHALLENGES AND THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Introduction History of Violent Conflicts in Africa Types of Violent Conflicts Patterns and Trends of Violent Conflicts Common in Africa International Criminal Court’s Interventions in Conflict Situations in Africa The International Criminal Court and Africa: Is the Court Targeting Africa? Conclusion References THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT AND THE PEACE PROCESS IN UGANDA Introduction Synopsis of the Conflict in Northern Uganda The International Criminal Court’s Involvement in the Conflict The ICC and Traditional Justice Mechanisms in Northern Uganda The Amnesty Programme in Uganda The Juba Peace Talks The Impact of the ICC’s Involvement on the Peace Process in Uganda Conclusion References CHAPTER 5 THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT AND THE PEACE PROCESS IN KENYA Introduction A History of Election Violence The 2007 General Election and the Post-election Violence The International Criminal Court Involvement and Kenya’s Response The 2013 General Elections in Kenya and the International Criminal Court The ICC and the Peace Process in Kenya Conclusion CHAPTER 6 THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT AND THE PEACE PROCESS IN COTE D’ IVOIRE Introduction Côte d’ Ivoire since 1960 The Armed Conflict in Côte d’ Ivoire (2002- 2003) The 2010 Election and 2010-2011 Post-election Violence. The International Criminal Court’s Involvement in Côte d’ Ivoire Impact of the ICC’s Intervention on the Peace Process in Côte d’ Ivoire Conclusion References CHAPTER 7 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE ICC IN COTE D’ IVOIRE, KENYA, AND UGANDA Introduction Will the Involvement of the ICC in Côte d’ Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda Promote Accountability to the Law? Will the Intervention of the ICC in Côte d’ Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda Promote Reconciliation? Will the Involvement of the ICC in Côte d’ Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda Promote Respect for Victims’ Rights? Can the ICC Contribute to Deterrence in Cȏte d’ Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda? The ICC and the Peace Processes in Cȏte d’ Ivoire, Kenya and Uganda Conclusion References CHAPTER 8 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Introduction Summary of the Main Issues Discussed in this Book Summary of Findings Recommendations Limitation Future Research References

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Linus Nnabuike Malu is Head of the Legal Department and Access to Justice Manager (Malawi) for the Church of Scotland. He worked for several years as a legal practitioner and Project Coordinator of the Pan African Strategic and Policy Research Group (PANAFSTRAG). Linus has an MA in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes from the University for Peace, Costa Rica, and a PhD from the University of New England, Australia. He is the author of Media Law and Policy in Nigeria, Malthouse Law Books, 2016.

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