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Principles of international co-operation in the detection, arrest, extradition and punishment of persons guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity |
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| Date of adoption:
3/12/1973 |
Entry into
force:
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| System of protection:
Universal |
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European Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitation to Crimes against Humanity and War Crimes |
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| Date of adoption:
25/1/1974 |
Entry into
force:
2000 |
| System of protection:
Council of Europe |
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International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid |
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| Date of adoption:
30/11/1973 |
Entry into
force:
18/7/1976 |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity |
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| Date of adoption:
26/11/1968 |
Entry into
force:
11/11/1970 |
| System of protection:
Universal |
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La compétence universelle |
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- X |
| Latest update:
26/07/2003 |
First published:
2002 |
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Politique, Revue de débats, numéro 23, Février 2002 |
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Discussion over the "universal jurisdiction" law set up in Belgium -Collection of articles |
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L'esclavage des noirs au regard du régime répressif des crimes contre l’humanité : le cas d'une réparation pénale impossible |
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Dominique BLANCHET |
| Latest update:
29/12/2002 |
First published:
1999 |
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Revue de droit international et de droit comparé, Tome LXXVI - 1999, p. 7-52 |
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Offence and sanctions nonexistent neither in international, nor in domestic law – The punishment is impossible - The rigid principle of legality of crimes and punishment - The obstacle of the principle of individualization of punishment. |
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Y-a-t-il génocide au Kosovo ? |
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David BOYLE |
| Latest update:
07/11/2002 |
First published:
6/1999 |
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Actualité et Droit International |
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The violations of international humanitarian law that are being committed in Kosovo are crimes against humanity. Given the proved intention to destroy the Albanian population as a whole, these crimes can also be qualified as genocide. |
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The evolution of individual criminal responsibility under international law |
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Edoardo GREPPI |
| Latest update:
30/10/2002 |
First published:
30/9/1999 |
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International Review of the Red Cross No. 835, p. 531-553 |
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This paper is devoted essentially to two categories of crimes: war crimes and crimes against humanity. |
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The denial of humanitarian assistance as a crime under international law |
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Christa ROTTENSTEINER |
| Latest update:
30/10/2002 |
First published:
30/9/1999 |
| Reference:
International Review of the Red Cross No. 835, p. 555-582 |
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This article seeks to clarify under which circumstances the denial of humanitarian assistance can constitute a crime under international law. |
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Amnesty International |
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Arabic English French Spanish |
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Country reports and the latest news releases, information on AI latest campaigns and appeals for action to help protect human rights. Section "Library": Research available by country / region / theme.
Links to hundreds of human rights websites. |
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Web Genocide Documentation Center |
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English |
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University web site created by Dr. Stuart D. Stein - Numerous historical documents classified by type or by situation -Glossary - Bibliography - Links |
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IHL Database (ICRC) |
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Over 90 treaties and documents, with commentaries, ratification information, etc. Individual articles, State parties, Keywords, etc. |
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The Princeton Principles on Universal Jurisdiction |
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Date:
2001 |
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ISBN 0-9711859-0-5 |
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Princeton University |
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International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights |
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HCDH / OHCHR |
Date:
7/1991 |
| Reference:
Fact Sheet No. 13 |
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights |
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The human rights Fact Sheet Series is published by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva. |
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Crimes Against Humanity: The Struggle for Global Justice |
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Geoffrey ROBERTSON |
| Reference:
New York, The New Press, 1999 |
| Languages:
English |
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The book weaves together history, philosophy, international law, and politics into a comprehensive account of the increasingly significant movement for world human rights. A large number of topics: UDHR, the Geneva Conventions, Nuremberg, ICC... |
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War Crimes: Brutality, Genocide, Terror, and the Struggle for Justice |
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Aryeh NEIER |
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New York, Times Books, 1998 |
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English |
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War crimes and crimes against humanity - Contemporary international justice in historical context - The slow accretion of international human rights instruments – “Regimes of criminals” vs “criminal regimes” - Truth commissions – Amnesty questions… |
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Les nouvelles frontières du droit international humanitaire |
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J-F Flauss Ed. |
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Bruxelles, 2003, Bruylant, 2003 |
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French |
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The progressive jurisdictionalization of international humanitarian law implies a reinforcement of its effectiveness, and shows that it should be considered as very much "alive". (Colloquium of March 2002). |
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International Criminal Law, Cases and Materials |
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Paust, Bassiouini, Williams, Scharf, Gurulé, Zagar Ed. |
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Durham, Carolina Academia Press, 1996 |
| Languages:
English |
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An impressive collection of cases and materials - Overall view of international criminal law and transnational criminal law - General notions - Various components of inter-state cooperation and assistance in criminal matters - International crimes… |
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The Pinochet Papers : the case of Augusto Pinochet in Spain and Britain |
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Reed Brody, Michael Ratner Ed. |
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The Hague - London - Boston, Kluwer Law International, 2000 |
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English |
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Overview of the case, its place in the development of international criminal law - Documents and materials, organized chronologically - Judicial and quasi-judicial decisions - Excerpts of the key statutes and treaties - Chronology of events. |
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International Justice Tribune |
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Paris, - |
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franckpetit@justicetribune.com |
http://www.justicetribune.com |
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English French |
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Independant newsletter on international criminal justice - Subscription website. |
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Revue trimestrielle des droits de l'homme |
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| Reference:
Bruxelles, Nemesis |
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vf@lambert.be |
http://www.revtrdrh.be |
| Languages:
French |
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Specialized periodical. Articles on doctrine - Commentaries on the decisions of various courts - Extracts of new decisions - Bibliographies - News: conferences... Special issues. |
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Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV) |
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http://www.ifhv.de/ |
Type:Research / Education |
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Objective: to intensify academic research and instruction in the fields of armed conflict and ensuring peace. Future European peace order - Realisation of regional and world-wide processes of disarmament and arms control - humanitarian issues. |
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International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) |
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http://www.ictr.org/ |
Type:United Nations System |
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Established for the prosecution of persons responsible for genocide and other serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of Rwanda between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994. UNSC resolution 955 of 8/11/1994. |
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International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) |
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http://www.un.org/icty/ |
Type:United Nations System |
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Established by Security Council resolution 827 (25 May 1993), the ICTY's mission is to: bring responsible persons to justice, render justice to victims, deter further crimes, and contribute to reconciliation and peace in former Yugoslavia. |
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