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

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 vic...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Mallinder, Louise
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford ; Portland, Or. : Hart Pub., 2008.
Series:Studies in international law (Oxford, England) ; v. 21.
Subjects:
Human rights.
Amnesty.
Justice.
Common good.
Political rehabilitation.
Peace-building.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
Amnistie.
Bien commun.
Réhabilitation (Politique)
Consolidation de la paix.
LAW > International.
Amnesty
Common good
Human rights
Justice
Peace-building
Political rehabilitation
Internationaal recht.
Nationaal recht.
Mensenrechten.
Amnestie.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Prelims; Table of Contents; List of Case Studies; Table of Cases; Table of Municipal Legislation; Table of Official International Documents; List of Figures; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part I Amnesties and Peacemaking: Context and Content; 1 Enacting Amnesties; 2 Whom do Amnesties Protect? The Personal Jurisdiction of Amnestiy Laws; 3 Granting Immunity? The Material Scope of Amnesty Laws; 4 Towards Greater Accountability: The Role of Conditional Amnesties; Part II Approach of Courts to Amnesties; 5 Implementing the Amnesty: The Approach of National Courts.

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