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Steven Kay QC Addresses European Parliament

29 February 2012 by Administrator

On Tuesday 28 February, Steven Kay QC addressed the Subcommittee on Human Rights of the European Parliament during its hearing on the situation of human rights in Russia, focusing on discrimination, freedom of association and the rule of law.

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HPCRP Syria Web Seminar

29 February 2012 by Administrator

On 15 March 2012, Harvard University will host a live web seminar as part of its Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research Programme.

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David Scheffer Book Launch at 9BRi - 13.3.12

28 February 2012 by Administrator

On Tuesday 13 March at 12.00 pm, 9 Bedford Row International in association with the University of Middlesex School of Law will host the launch of David Scheffer’s new book: “All the Missing Souls – A Personal History of the War Crimes Tribunals”.

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Steven Kay QC lecture at SOAS 20 February 2012

20 February 2012 by Steven Kay

Steven Kay QC lecture at SOAS 20 February 2012

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Law Minister Threatens Action Against ICT Critics

17 February 2012 by Ben Joyes

The Bangladesh Law Minister in a desperate attempt to prevent criticism of his International Crimes Tribunal, is trying to silence national and international criticism by threatening legal action against those brave enough to try and seek fair trials.

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Why Does Promotion of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights Matter?

11 January 2012 by Administrator

In the heart of Africa, the African Court of Human and Peoples’ rights sits in relative obscurity. Few know how to use it and it is in serious danger of being marginalised. At some point in the future, the court will be merged with the Court of Justice of the African Union, in order to form the permanent African Court of Justice and Human Rights

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The ACtHPR: Case Progression from the Commission to the Court

11 January 2012 by Administrator

The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Establishment of an African Court of Human Peoples’ Rights (the “Protocol”) states that the attainment of the objectives of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (the “Charter”) requires the establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (the “Court”) to complement and reinforce the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the “Commission”).

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The Future of the ACtHPR

11 January 2012 by Administrator

In July 2004, just months after the Protocol for the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACtHPR) entered into force, the African Union initiated procedures to merge this court with its newly adopted African Court of Justice (ACJ). However, the Protocol and Statute of the combined court – adopted as the African Court of Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) – cannot enter into force until 30 days after the deposit of the instrument of ratification by 15 Member States. To date only 3 of the 53 Member States have ratified the ‘merged court’ ACJHR Protocol. Meanwhile, the separate courts of the ACtHPR and the ACJ continue to develop slowly as individual entities.

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Managing Expectations: The African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights and two failed applications

11 January 2012 by Administrator

The applications by Urban Mkandawire and Prof Efoua Mbozo’o to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACtHPR) both concerned complaints by public servants regarding the termination of their employment contracts.

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SOAS Panel Discussion: "Between Impunity and Show Trials"

5 January 2012 by Administrator

On 3 February, in anticipation of the cases against Saif Gaddafi and Laurent Gbagbo, the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, presents a panel discussion with Jacques Verges, Martti Koskenniemi, Nabila Ramdani, Robert Murtfield and Polina Levina.

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