Sovereign immunity & the Al Bashir Case
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Why cannot all people be prosecuted under international law? What makes someone immune to prosecution even when they have committed the most heinous crimes. Is this diplomatic immunity still appropriate for today's world? We discuss these questions with Luisa Giannini whose research focuses on these questions in light of the Al Bashir case.
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