Howard Varney, Senior Programme Adviser at the International Centre for Transitional Justice, discusses how apartheid crimes can be prosecuted in local courts in South Africa, and whether apartheid can be tried as a crime against humanity. In addition, he talks about judicial independence, the rule of law, and the future of the adjudication of international criminal cases on the African …
International Justice in Motion – Perspectives from South Africa and Beyond
Richard J. Goldstone, Former Justice at South Africa’s Constitutional Court and founding Chief Prosecutor of the ICTR and ICTY, shares his thoughts on the role of the judiciary in defending human rights and the rule of law during apartheid in South Africa. Judge Goldstone also discusses the relationship between the ICC and African states, as well as the future of …
International Justice in Motion – Perspectives from Nigeria and Beyond
Nigerian Federal High Court Judge Binta Nyako talks about justice and accountability for crimes committed by Boko Haram in Nigeria. She discusses the challenges and difficulties faced when adjudicating these terrorism cases and the lessons learnt for future trials. Justice Nyako also talks about the adjudication of sexual violence crimes allegedly committed by Boko Haram members. The Wayamo Foundation and …
International Justice in Motion – Perspectives from Ghana and Beyond
Akua Kuenyehia, former First Vice-President and Judge of the ICC, discusses the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law when adjudicating international crime cases. She talks about the future of the ICC-Africa relationship and what needs to be done to see judicial systems across Africa adjudicating international crimes domestically. The Wayamo Foundation and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Rule …
Engaging Constructively with the ICC
6-11 July 2017 Professor of Law, Tiyanjana Maluwa, discusses the importance of strengthening national justice mechanisms in Africa, the ICC’s purported ‘African bias’ and role that global leaders ought to be taking in the system of international justice.
Documentary: African Justice Mechanisms and their interplay with the ICC
22-24 March 2016 What is next for the ICC-Africa relationship? Are there African domestic and regional solutions for grave crimes? Is there progress on human rights in Africa? How does transnational criminal law link to core international crimes? How to design reparations schemes for victims? What is the role of NGOs in international crime investigations? Can there be immunity for …
Dialogues on International Criminal Justice: Nzau Musau, Senior reporter Standard newspaper Kenya
The media have an important role in demanding justice and accountability for international and transnational crimes.
Dialogues on International Criminal Justice: Emmanuelle Marchand, Legal Counsel, Civitas Maxima
Emmanuelle Marchand, Legal Counsel, Civitas Maxima: Collaboration with civil society groups is essential to improving the investigation and prosecution of international and transnational crimes Interviews: Judie Kaberia Producer: Muthoni Njuki
Dialogues on International Criminal Justice: Candice Welsch – UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Candice Welsch: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: Corruption is strongly linked to transnational organised crimes.
Dialogues on International Criminal Justice: Anton Steynberg, Senior Trial Lawyer, OTP, ICC
Anton Steynberg, Senior Trial Lawyer, Office of the Prosecutor, ICC: We are committed to improving our relationship with African Member States