Women, their bodies, their sexuality, and their gender-specific vulnerabilities have been used, w... more Women, their bodies, their sexuality, and their gender-specific vulnerabilities have been used, with impunity, as weapons of war. Human rights organisations have extensively reported that soldiers have abused women and girls "as a part of their effort to win and maintain control over civilians and the territory they inhabited." 1
A large and growing body of literature has investigated victim participation at the International... more A large and growing body of literature has investigated victim participation at the International Criminal Court. Hence, an increasing body of published studies describes victims' role during victim participation and its evolution. However, literature is scarce on managing victims' rights and interests during sentencing and the impact of victims' involvement on sentencing decisions. For example, victims have interests in reparations, justice, truth and sentencing. The knowledge of restorative justice in criminal sentencing is important for an understanding of how victims navigate criminal trials, especially regarding their perceptions of the sentencing. Using a case analysis, this article critically examines the interaction of retributive and restorative justice vis-à-vis victims position during sentence hearings and reviews. Abstrak: Sejumlah besar literatur telah menyelidiki partisipasi korban di Pengadilan Kriminal Internasional. Oleh karena itu, semakin banyak peneli...
Over the years, the concept of feminism has witnessed an expansion. Set against this background, ... more Over the years, the concept of feminism has witnessed an expansion. Set against this background, this paper critically explores feminism in Africa, especially Nigeria. In addition, it examines the distinction between the western perception of feminism and African perspectives on feminism by highlighting the marked differences between the contexts. The paper argues that the progress of feminism in Nigeria is piecemeal because of cultural barriers and strict adherence to native laws and customs. Furthermore, the paper appraises the proliferation of different thoughts on feminism, findings reveal that the concept of feminism has been overstretched beyond its meaning. This study uses a qualitative research method to investigate the development of feminism.
International Journal of Legal Developments & Allied Issues
The sentencing phase plays a crucial role in international criminal trials. However, the role and... more The sentencing phase plays a crucial role in international criminal trials. However, the role and impact of victim participation during international sentencing have received little attention within international criminal law discourse. This study seeks to understand and explain the rationale behind international sentencing by examining the theories of retributive and restorative justice within the context of the International Criminal Court. In addition, the study also addresses the neglected aspect of victims’ role in sentencing hearings as well as the degree to which victims’ rights and interests are considered at the sentencing phase. Researchers have utilised qualitative interviews in the available scholarship to assess victim participation at the ICC. This article has decided to complement the available scholarship in this area by using a rarely-used and vital data source for evaluating victim participation during sentencing. Namely, case transcripts. In investigating this que...
Over the years, the relationship between the environment and human rights has received global att... more Over the years, the relationship between the environment and human rights has received global attention. The connection between the individuals, environment and international law is indispensable. However, domestic environmental activities and globalisation set domino effects on climate change where the actions within one jurisdiction affect the environment of neighbouring states. Sovereignty, state obligations and human rights are instruments that can regulate the protection of the environment. Set against this background, this paper will assess the contribution of international law to the protection of the environment, particularly the extent of enforceability of general state obligations through the 'no harm rule.' Arguably, transboundary harm is inevitable in most environmental activities. Therefore, the engaging state is obligated to take measures known as due diligence to regulate the transfer of transboundary harm. The threshold for these environmental activities is s...
Women, their bodies, their sexuality, and their gender-specific vulnerabilities have been used, w... more Women, their bodies, their sexuality, and their gender-specific vulnerabilities have been used, with impunity, as weapons of war. Human rights organisations have extensively reported that soldiers have abused women and girls "as a part of their effort to win and maintain control over civilians and the territory they inhabited." 1
A large and growing body of literature has investigated victim participation at the International... more A large and growing body of literature has investigated victim participation at the International Criminal Court. Hence, an increasing body of published studies describes victims' role during victim participation and its evolution. However, literature is scarce on managing victims' rights and interests during sentencing and the impact of victims' involvement on sentencing decisions. For example, victims have interests in reparations, justice, truth and sentencing. The knowledge of restorative justice in criminal sentencing is important for an understanding of how victims navigate criminal trials, especially regarding their perceptions of the sentencing. Using a case analysis, this article critically examines the interaction of retributive and restorative justice vis-à-vis victims position during sentence hearings and reviews. Abstrak: Sejumlah besar literatur telah menyelidiki partisipasi korban di Pengadilan Kriminal Internasional. Oleh karena itu, semakin banyak peneli...
Over the years, the concept of feminism has witnessed an expansion. Set against this background, ... more Over the years, the concept of feminism has witnessed an expansion. Set against this background, this paper critically explores feminism in Africa, especially Nigeria. In addition, it examines the distinction between the western perception of feminism and African perspectives on feminism by highlighting the marked differences between the contexts. The paper argues that the progress of feminism in Nigeria is piecemeal because of cultural barriers and strict adherence to native laws and customs. Furthermore, the paper appraises the proliferation of different thoughts on feminism, findings reveal that the concept of feminism has been overstretched beyond its meaning. This study uses a qualitative research method to investigate the development of feminism.
International Journal of Legal Developments & Allied Issues
The sentencing phase plays a crucial role in international criminal trials. However, the role and... more The sentencing phase plays a crucial role in international criminal trials. However, the role and impact of victim participation during international sentencing have received little attention within international criminal law discourse. This study seeks to understand and explain the rationale behind international sentencing by examining the theories of retributive and restorative justice within the context of the International Criminal Court. In addition, the study also addresses the neglected aspect of victims’ role in sentencing hearings as well as the degree to which victims’ rights and interests are considered at the sentencing phase. Researchers have utilised qualitative interviews in the available scholarship to assess victim participation at the ICC. This article has decided to complement the available scholarship in this area by using a rarely-used and vital data source for evaluating victim participation during sentencing. Namely, case transcripts. In investigating this que...
Over the years, the relationship between the environment and human rights has received global att... more Over the years, the relationship between the environment and human rights has received global attention. The connection between the individuals, environment and international law is indispensable. However, domestic environmental activities and globalisation set domino effects on climate change where the actions within one jurisdiction affect the environment of neighbouring states. Sovereignty, state obligations and human rights are instruments that can regulate the protection of the environment. Set against this background, this paper will assess the contribution of international law to the protection of the environment, particularly the extent of enforceability of general state obligations through the 'no harm rule.' Arguably, transboundary harm is inevitable in most environmental activities. Therefore, the engaging state is obligated to take measures known as due diligence to regulate the transfer of transboundary harm. The threshold for these environmental activities is s...
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