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This book contains some of the papers that were presented at the fi rst meeting of the newly formed African Expert Study Group on International Criminal Law / Groupe des Experts Africaines en Droit Pénal International held in September 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. The group was established under the auspices of the Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (hereinafter `MDPD)́ and the Rule of Law programme of the German Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (`KAS)́ in 2010 modeled on the successful sister group in Latin America. This latter group was originally founded as an expert group to monitor the implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (`ICC)́ in Latin America within the framework of cooperation between KAS ́regional Rule of Law Programme and the Department for Foreign and International Law of the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminal Justice of the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen in 2002. The newly formed African group consists of judicial experts with both academic and practical background from various parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The importance of such a group for the African continent cannot be overestimated. Africa plays a vital role in international criminal law and justice, both as an active player at the ICC and at the regional and national level. As for the groupś composition and outreach, the aim is to broaden regional representation and further consolidate membership. In 2012, the group will meet in Nairobi, Kenya to deal with topics surrounding the "Potential for the domestic prosecution of international crimes in Africa" ́Topics for future meetings abound given the multi-faceted African legal and political practice regarding international criminal justice in general and the ICC in particular. The group should in particular monitor the recent international or transnational criminal justice developments at the regional African level as well as relevant national developments. (Excerpt from the introduction by Kai Ambos)

This 2nd edition remains faithful to its approach as an introduction to international criminal law, both accessible and comprehensive. However, it also seeks to go further than the 1st edition, by highlighting the many new normative and jurisprudential developments. With this objective, it offers a greater array of articles analysing interesting and important questions. In this 2nd edition, the articles that complement the general introduction are written in English. This is intended to be a reference book for all students and teachers, but also professionals of international criminal law. Cette 2e édition du Droit international pénal reste fidèle à son approche de la matière: proposer une introduction à la fois accessible et complète au droit international pénal. Elle cherche aussi à aller plus loin que la 1re édition, en mettant en évidence les activités normatives ainsi que les nombreux et nouveaux développements jurisprudentiels. Avec cet objectif, elle offre une plus grande gamme d'articles analysant des questions actuelles et importantes. Ces articles qui complètent la présentation générale sont rédigés en anglais. Il s'agit là d'un ouvrage de référence qui s'adresse à tous les étudiants et enseignants, mais aussi aux professionnels du droit international pénal.Sur le contenuLe précis présente le droit international pénal au travers des thèmes suivants: historique, sources, infractions (agression, génocide, crime contre l'humanité, crimes de guerre), multitude d'infractions, formes de responsabilité pénale (p.ex. la complicité, la responsabilité du supérieur, etc.), circonstances excluant la responsabilité, obstacles à la poursuite, principes de procédure; compétence pénale nationale (exemple de la Suisse); tribunaux ad hoc; la CPI et son fonctionnement. Sont étudiés dans les contributions séparées des sujets tels que l'exécution de la peine, le statut des victimes devant les Chambres extraordinaires pour le Cambodge, ou encore la phase préliminaire dans le procès international pénal.

"Social Justice and Communication Scholarship explores the role of communication in framing and contributing to issues of social justice. This collection, a first on the subject of communication and social justice, investigates the theoretical and practical ways in which communication scholarship can enable inclusive and equitable communities within American society. It analyzes ways in which to construct communities that protect individual freedom while ensuring equality and dignity to everyone." "In this unique anthology, Swartz brings together both senior scholars and junior colleagues to represent diverse applications of communication to issues of social justice. He supports partisan scholarship in order to revitalize intellectual activity and social commitment toward creating a progressive society. As a result; the volume serves the heuristic function of posing new research questions." "In addition to its relevance within the field of communication, Social Justice and Communication Scholarship will be of interest in many of the humanities and social sciences, as research on the theme of social justice transcends disciplinary boundaries. The volume is particularly well suited for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in communication, rhetoric and composition, journalism, American studies, and cultural studies. Book jacket."--Jacket

Quels sont les entrecroisements possibles entre les concepts de diversité et de vulnérabilité. Leur usage combiné amorce-t-il les fondements d'un regard nouveau sur la pensée et les pratiques politiques et sociales ?

The quest for social justice is a powerful crusade of our time, with an appeal to many different people, for many different reasons. But those who use the same words do not always present the same meanings. Clarifying those meanings is the first step toward finding out what we agree on and disagree on. From there, it is largely a question of what the facts are. Social Justice Fallacies reveals how many things that are thought to be true simply cannot stand up to documented facts, which are often the opposite of what is widely believed. (Hoover Institution)

Cover Page -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Social Justice and Economic Inequality -- 1. Economic Inequality in the United States Has Grown Dangerously Unjust -- 2. Economic Growth in India and China Has Exacerbated Inequality -- 3. In Africa, Widespread Poverty and Income Inequalities Need to Be Addressed -- 4. Latin America Has Made Progress in Reducing Its Extreme Inequality -- 5. In Europe, the Economic Recession Has Increased Inequality -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Social Justice and Minorities -- 1. Indigenous Peoples in Australia Should Be Recognized in the Constitution -- 2. Japan's Recognition of the Ainu Has Not Resulted in Adequate Social Justice -- 3. Ethnic and Religious Minorities in Iraq Suffer from Inadequate Security -- 4. Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam Have Not Shared Equally in the Benefits of Growth -- 5. In the United States, Native-Born Blacks and Black Immigrants Suffer from Low Wages -- 6. In Great Britain, Progress Has Been Made in Tackling Race Inequality -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3: Social Justice and Gender -- 1. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Gender Disparities Need to Be Addressed -- 2. In Developed Countries, Gender Inequality Affects Women and Men -- 3. Is the Arab Spring Bad for Women? Overthrowing Male Dominance Could Be Harder than Overthrowing a Dictator -- 4. Women Are the Rising Stars in the New China -- 5. In Mexico, Widespread Gender-Based Violence Is a Barrier to Women's Equality -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4: Global Social Justice -- 1. Debt in Poor Countries Is Unjust and Exploitative -- 2. Rich Countries Must Do More than Poor Countries to Fight Climate Change -- 3. The Food Crisis in the Developing World Is Unfair and Unjust

Cet ouvrage entend susciter une réflexion sur le concept de « race », et la manière dont ce dernier serait susceptible d'enrichir la compréhension du droit français, en particulier des discriminations raciales. Évoquer la « race » dans une discipline qui, jusqu'ici, restait relativement épargnée par les controverses sur le sujet - généralement entretenues dans le domaine des sciences sociales et des humanités - pourrait surprendre à première vue. Pourquoi maintenant ? Pourquoi faire référence à un concept tant connoté, dont les usages et appropriations - en dehors de la sphère académique notamment - ne sont pas dénués de risques ? Après plusieurs décennies de travaux publiés en sciences sociales et dans les humanités, il est apparu important non seulement de faire un point sur les principaux travaux qui ont pris pour objet le matériau juridique ces dernières années, mais aussi d'interroger ce que la discipline pouvait apporter à ce débat