Universal Jurisdiction for Humanitarian Crimes

Author:   Laurie King-Irani
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781904385462


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   30 July 2008
Format:   Paperback
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Exploring the question 'does international justice have a local address?', this topical and thought-provoking book is an essential addition to the bookshelves of all those interested in international law, human rights and the law and politics surrounding crimes against humanity. Through a detailed analysis of a case lodged by Lebanese and Palestinian massacre survivors in a Belgian court under the principle of universal jurisdiction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, the author has put together an ethnographic account of the emerging architecture of international justice. Looking at prosecuting international crimes through the principle of Universal Jurisdiction, this book covers a range of topics, including judicial practice and processes and political issues and influences. An outstanding engagement with the theory and practice of universal justice, this timely book is a must read.

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Author:   Laurie King-Irani
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge Cavendish
ISBN:  

9781904385462


ISBN 10:   190438546
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   30 July 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. The Principle of Universal Jurisdiction: Theoretical perspectives, chief debates, and evolving jurisprudence 3. Exceptions to the Rule of Law? Impunity for war crimes in the Middle East 3. Political repercussions and ramifications of the Sabra and Shatila case in Belgium 4. Principles and Practice Thwarted 5. Principled politics and the emerging architecture of international justice

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Laurie King-Irani holds a Ph.D. in Socio-cultural Anthropology, Indiana University, Bloomington. Since 2003 she has worked as a Consultant to the World Bank/UN-Habitat.

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