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Procedural Developments at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)

Procedural Developments at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) <jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The author seeks to expose the fact that the Rwandan genocide and its aftermath has many lessons for African leaders, especially that modern international criminal law is committed to punishing perpetrators of heinous crimes. The procedural processes at the Arusha International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda have also operated a successful jurisprudence that has immensely contributed to the development of modern international law. This article looks at the historical context of the genocide, the jurisprudence and case law of the ICTR, the novel concepts that have contributed to the growth of international law, and the significance of rebuilding a post-genocide Rwanda.</jats:p> </jats:sec> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Law & Practice of International Courts and Tribunals Brill

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Publisher
Brill
Copyright
© 2011 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
ISSN
1569-1853
eISSN
1571-8034
DOI
10.1163/157180311X582161
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Abstract

<jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The author seeks to expose the fact that the Rwandan genocide and its aftermath has many lessons for African leaders, especially that modern international criminal law is committed to punishing perpetrators of heinous crimes. The procedural processes at the Arusha International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda have also operated a successful jurisprudence that has immensely contributed to the development of modern international law. This article looks at the historical context of the genocide, the jurisprudence and case law of the ICTR, the novel concepts that have contributed to the growth of international law, and the significance of rebuilding a post-genocide Rwanda.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

Journal

The Law & Practice of International Courts and TribunalsBrill

Published: Jan 1, 2011

Keywords: Rwanda and International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR); jurisprudence; genocide; tribunal

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