International Human Rights, Co-Sponsored by International Law

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From Nuremberg to Phnom Penh, humanitarian law over the past 60 years has developed almost exclusively in international (or hybrid) tribunals). What about within domestic legal systems? International tribunals, for all of their virtues, continue to be extraordinary, existing as it were above the "legal fray." This has ramifications for the reception, implementation and respect for humanitarian law. This panel will investigate how domestic courts handle war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other atrocities. What are the virtues and drawbacks of domestic adjudication? Does this lead to a stronger respect for humanitarian law?