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

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910454283303321
• Autore: Mallinder Louise
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford ; ; Portland, Oregon : , : Hart Publishing, , 2008
• ISBN: 1-4725-6448-0; 1-282-04846-5; 9786612048463; 1-84731-457-0
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: Recurso electrónico (632 p.)
• Collana: Studies in international law ; ; v. 21
• Disciplina: 341.68
• Soggetti: Amnesty; Common good; Human rights; Justice; Peace-building; Political rehabilitation; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: "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.