Civil Society and International Criminal Justice in Africa
Print ISBN: 9781485118596
Print ISBN: 9781485118596
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Year Published:
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
Recent decades have witnessed an increased role for civil society in international law making and the development of international institutions. The design, legal framework and establishment of the International Criminal Court is a key example of this trend. Yet, once international institutions are established, there are few opportunities and mechanisms for civil society to participate directly within the formal proceedings of such institutions, with participation largely limited to states.
Nevertheless, civil society groups in Africa are seeking to utilise international and domestic legal frameworks to pursue justice for international crimes committed around the continent and the globe. Indeed, civil society organisations are already playing a key role in domestic international criminal justice procedures in several African countries, with South Africa being a prominent example, as well as before international criminal tribunals, including the International Criminal Court.
The theme of Civil Society and International Criminal Justice in Africa is the contribution of African civil society organisations to international, regional and national international criminal justice mechanisms. This volume provides a number of perspectives on this theme, with contributions from academics, practitioners, and civil society representatives.
Content
Part I: Focus on the international criminal court
Part II: Focus on South Africa
Part III: Focus on transitional justice
Part IV: Observations from the field
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