Amnesty, human rights and political transitions : bridging the peace and justice divide / Louise Mallinder.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mallinder, Louise, author.

Series:

Studies in international law (Oxford, England) ; v. 21.

Studies in international law ; v. 21

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amnesty.

Common good.

Human rights.

Justice.

Peace-building.

Political rehabilitation.

Physical Description:

Recurso electrónico (632 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Portland, Oregon : Hart Publishing, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Amnesty laws are political tools used since ancient times by states wishing to quell dissent, introduce reforms or achieve peaceful relationships with their enemies. In recent years, they have become contentious due to a perception that they violate international law, particularly the rights of victims, and contribute to further violence. This book aims to investigate whether an amnesty necessarily entails a violation of a state's international obligations, or whether an amnesty, accompanied by alternative justice mechanisms, can in fact contribute positively to both peace and justice."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Pt. I. Amnesties and Peacemaking: Context and Content

1. Enacting Amnesties

2. Whom do Amnesties Protect? The Personal Jurisdiction of Amnesty Laws

3. Granting Immunity? The Material Scope of Amnesty Laws

4. Towards Greater Accountability: The Role of Conditional Amnesties

Pt. II. Approach of Courts to Amnesties

5. Implementing the Amnesty: The Approach of National Courts

6. International Courts and National Amnesty Laws

7. Beyond Territoriality: Transnational Prosecutions and Amnesties

Pt. III. Views of Stakeholder Groups

8. Legal Obligations v Self-interest: The Contradictory Approach of International Actors to Amnesty

9. Prioritising Needs: Amnesties and the Views of Victims

10. Promoting Participation: Making Amnesties Attractive to the Targeted Groups

App. 1. List of Amnesty Processes

App. 2. International Court System

App. 3. Provisions of the Universal Jurisdiction Legislation in Third States.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612048463

9781472564481

1472564480

9781282048461

1282048465

9781847314574

1847314570

OCLC:

476253003