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Culture under Cross-Examination : International Justice and the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

An examination of the challenges posed by the largely unfamiliar culture in which the Special Court for Sierra Leone operates.

Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Kelsall, Tim
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Leiden : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Collection:Cambridge studies in law and society.
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Accès en ligne:Texto completo
Table des matières:
  • Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Illustrations; Preface; Chapter 1 White man's justice? Sierra Leone and the expanding project of international law; Chapter 2 The story of the CDF trial; Chapter 3 An unconventional army: chains of command in a patrimonial society; Chapter 4 Facts, metaphysics and mysticism: magical powers and the law; Chapter 5 We cannot accept any cultural consideration: the child soldiers charge; Chapter 6 'He's not very forthright': finding the facts in a culture of secrecy.
  • Chapter 7 Cultural issues in the RUF, AFRC and Charles Taylor trialsChapter 8 Conclusion: From legal imperialism to dialogics; References; Index.