Dominic Ongwen December 11, 2015May 11, 2021 by Mariana Pena Victim Participation in the Ongwen Case, Part I: Victims’ Applications and Decision Making Process …consider how victims can be best supported to be genuinely involved. Any such consideration must seek to view victim participation not only from the perspective of the courtroom, but also…
Guatemala Trials December 9, 2015December 15, 2020 by Sophie Beaudoin Will Guatemala Protect Human Rights Advocates from Dubious Criminal Complaints? There are many questions about the future of domestic trials for grave crimes committed during Guatemala’s 36-year long civil war. Will incoming President Jimmy Morales, despite his association with former…
Khmer Rouge Trials December 7, 2015September 14, 2020 by Heather Ryan Lessons from Cambodia for Hybrid Tribunals in Sri Lanka and Central African Republic: Part II of III This guest post was written by Heather Ryan, who is currently monitoring the ECCC for compliance with international standards and best practices. Part I of her three-part series is available…
Khmer Rouge Trials December 2, 2015September 14, 2020 by Heather Ryan Lessons from Cambodia for Hybrid Tribunals in Sri Lanka and Central African Republic: Part I of III This guest post is written by Heather Ryan, who is currently monitoring the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for compliance with international standards and best practices. The…
November 18, 2015July 15, 2019 by Alison Cole Civil Society and the International Criminal Court: Local Perspectives on Fact-Finding …society groups must come together to shape the development of basic minimum standards through collaborative sharing of best practices and expertise. Please join us to discuss these issues Friday, November…
Dominic Ongwen October 27, 2015May 11, 2021 by International Justice Monitor Bringing Justice Closer to the People: Reflections on the Proposal to Hold Dominic Ongwen’s Confirmation of Charges Hearing in Gulu …This is based on the idea that justice is best served in the context where the victims and survivors reside, where the crimes were committed, and where victims can witness…
October 8, 2015October 14, 2015 by International Justice Monitor Should Victims Have a Voice in the ICC Prosecutor’s Decision to Open or Cease Investigations? …the judges. The prosecutor alone has the information, perspective, experience, and institutional competence to assess and advance investigations. To maximize impact, make best use of limited resources, and protect the…
Guatemala Trials September 21, 2015December 15, 2020 by Sophie Beaudoin What Does Guatemala’s Presidential Election Mean for Trials of Grave Crimes? Part I: Jimmy Morales In Guatemala’s national elections, held on September 6, no candidate achieved the necessary majority to win the presidency outright. The top two candidates, Jimmy Morales and Sandra Torres, will face…
Guatemala Trials August 24, 2015December 15, 2020 by Sophie Beaudoin What Will Upheaval in Guatemalan Politics Mean for Grave Crimes Cases? Another week of dramatic developments in Guatemala culminated in former Vice President Roxana Baldetti’s arrest on corruption charges and a request from the attorney general and UN-backed international investigators to…
July 29, 2015March 15, 2018 by Kelly Matheson Technology for Truth: Ensuring It’s Not Just More Sound and Fury …deny them tangible access to life-changing technology, information about how best to use that technology, and information that is derived from the technology. Practical. Documentation experts, including human rights investigators…