Amnesty, Serious Crimes and International Law - Global Perspectives in Theory and Practice (Paperback)

Amnesty, Serious Crimes and International Law examines the permissibility of amnesties for serious crimes in the contemporary international order. In the last few decades, there has been a growing tendency to consider that amnesties are prohibited in respect of certain grave crimes. However, the question remains controversial as there is no explicit treaty ban and general amnesties continue to be frequently issued in post-conflict and transitional contexts. The first part of the book explores the use of amnesties from antiquity to the present day. It reviews amnesty traditions in ancient societies and provides a global picture of modern amnesties. In parallel, it traces the development of the accountability paradigm underpinning the current prohibitive stance on amnesties. The second part assesses the position of modern international law on amnesties. It comprehensively analyses the main arguments supporting the existence of a general amnesty ban, including the duty to prosecute international crimes, the right to redress of victims of human rights violations, international standards and trends in state practice, and the mandate of international criminal courts. The book argues that, while international legal or policy requirements restrict the freedom of states to extend amnesty in respect of serious crimes, or the effectiveness of amnesty measures in preventing the prosecution of such crimes, these restrictions do not add up to an absolute and universal prohibition.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Post-Conflict Law and Justice
Release date:	December 2020
First published:	2019
Authors:	Josepha Close
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-72854-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Law > International law > International criminal law Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies > General Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International human rights law Promotions
LSN:	0-367-72854-0
Barcode:	9780367728540

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