| Description |
1 online resource (xlvi, 586 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Studies in international law ; v. 21
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Studies in international law (Oxford, England) ; v. 21.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Prelims; Table of Contents; List of Case Studies; Table of Cases; Table of Municipal Legislation; Table of Official International Documents; List of Figures; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part I Amnesties and Peacemaking: Context and Content; 1 Enacting Amnesties; 2 Whom do Amnesties Protect? The Personal Jurisdiction of Amnestiy Laws; 3 Granting Immunity? The Material Scope of Amnesty Laws; 4 Towards Greater Accountability: The Role of Conditional Amnesties; Part II Approach of Courts to Amnesties; 5 Implementing the Amnesty: The Approach of National Courts. |
| Summary |
Amnesty laws are political tools used since ancient times by states wishing to quell dissent, introduce reforms, or achieve peaceful relationships with their enemies. In recent years, they have become contentious due to a perception that they violate international law, particularly the rights of victims, and contribute to further violence. This view is disputed by political negotiators who often argue that amnesty is a necessary price to pay in order to achieve a stable, peaceful, and equitable system of government. This book aims to investigate whether an amnesty necessarily entails a violati. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Human rights.
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Human rights. |
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Amnesty.
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Amnesty. |
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Justice.
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Justice. |
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Common good.
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Common good. |
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Political rehabilitation.
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Political rehabilitation. |
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Peace-building.
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Peace-building. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Human rights. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Mallinder, Louise. Amnesty, human rights and political transitions. Oxford ; Portland, Or. : Hart Pub., 2008 (DLC) 2008279314 |
| ISBN |
9781847314574 (electronic book) |
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1847314570 (electronic book) |
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9781841137711 (hardback) |
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1841137715 (hardback) |
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