Unilateral jurisdiction: Universal jurisdiction al' Americaine in the age of post-realist power
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The universal competence of the American courts is analyzed as emphasis on human rights and the globalization of law in the post cold war period has encouraged people from all over the world to file claims in U.S. courts. The similarities between neo-power politics and legal and ethical norms are studied, as it is important in defining post-realist power in post-cold war international relations.
Publication Name: Human Rights Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1524-8879
Year: 2004
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The international legal prohibition of genocide comes of age
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Journalists, politicians, and historians used the term genocide in order to stigmatize specific atrocities with no particular legal consequences intended. From the standpoint of international law, the main interest in characterizing acts as genocide was to unleash the robust and unprecedented provisions of the Genocide Convention.
Publication Name: Human Rights Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1524-8879
Year: 2004
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Dignity, discrimination, and context: New directions in South Africa and Canadian human rights law
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A unique response to the problems of equality law in two jurisdiction of legislature and court in Canada and South Africa is described. The methodology of human rights litigation in countries like Canada and South Africa supports a dialogue between court and legislature.
Publication Name: Human Rights Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1524-8879
Year: 2005
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