Mullahs Without Mercy
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Mullahs Without Mercy
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Author : Geoffrey Robertson
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2012
Mullahs Without Mercy written by Geoffrey Robertson and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Human rights categories.
This book demonstrates why Iran cannot be trusted with nuclear weapons and shows how international law must be deployed to stop Iran from developing a nuclear strike capability.
Rather His Own Man
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Author : Geoffrey Robertson
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2018-06-11
Rather His Own Man written by Geoffrey Robertson and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-11 with Political Science categories.
Geoffrey Robertson led students in the '60s to demand an end to racism and censorship. He went on to become a top human rights advocate, saving the lives of many death-row inmates, freeing dissidents and taking on tyrants in a career marked by courage, determination and a fierce independence. In this witty, honest and sometimes irreverent memoir, he recalls battles on behalf of George Harrison and Julian Assange, Salman Rushdie and Václav Havel, Mike Tyson and the Sex Pistols, and battles against General Pinochet, Lee Kuan Yew and Mrs Thatcher (the true story of Spycatcher is told for the first time). Interspersed with these forensic fireworks is the story of a pimply schoolboy from a state comprehensive, inspired by a banned book to become a barrister at the Old Bailey and who went on to found the UK's leading human rights practice (Doughty Street Chambers) and to defend troublemakers throughout the world. Rather His Own Man captures the drama of the trial, the thrill of victory and the feeling of 'courtus interruptus' when a big case settles. Its cast of characters includes Princess Diana, Pee-Wee Herman, Dame Edna, the Queen and Rupert – the bear and the media mogul. It's a read that is both exhilarating and erudite – and very funny.
Who Owns History
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Author : Geoffrey Robertson
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2019-11-05
Who Owns History written by Geoffrey Robertson and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-05 with Art categories.
The biggest question in the world of art and culture concerns the return of property taken without consent. Throughout history, conquerors or colonial masters have taken artefacts from subjugated peoples, who now want them returned from museums and private collections in Europe and the USA. The controversy rages on over the Elgin Marbles, and has been given immediacy by figures such as France's President Macron, who says he will order French museums to return hundreds of artworks acquired by force or fraud in Africa, and by British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who has pledged that a Labour government would return the Elgin Marbles to Greece. Elsewhere, there is a debate in Belgium about whether the Africa Museum, newly opened with 120,000 items acquired mainly by armed forces in the Congo, should close. Although there is an international convention dated 1970 that deals with the restoration of artefacts stolen since that time, there is no agreement on the rules of law or ethics which should govern the fate of objects forcefully or lawlessly acquired in previous centuries. Who Owns History? delves into the crucial debate over the Elgin Marbles, but also offers a system for the return of cultural property based on human rights law principles that are being developed by the courts. It is not a legal text, but rather an examination of how the past can be experienced by everyone, as well as by the people of the country of origin.
Bad People
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Author : Geoffrey Robertson
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2021-03-30
Bad People written by Geoffrey Robertson and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with Political Science categories.
From the Nuremberg trials to the arrest of General Pinochet to the prosecution of barbarians of the Balkans, we have crafted a global human rights law to punish crimes against humanity. And yet today it is rarely applied: the International Criminal Court has faltered, populist governments refuse to cooperate, the UN Security Council is pole‐axed and liberal democracy is on the defensive. When faced with the torture of Sergei Magnitsky, the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the repression of the Uighurs, what recourse do we have? Distinguished human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson argues that our most powerful weapon is Magnitsky laws, by which not only perpetrators but their accomplices – lickspittle judges, doctors who assist in torture, corporations that profit from slave labour – are named, shamed and blamed. Though the UK and the EU have passed nascent Magnitsky laws, they are not deploying them effectively. It is only by developing a full‐blooded system of coordinated sanctions – banning human rights violators from entering democratic countries to funnel their ill-gotten gains through Western banks and take advantage of our schools and hospitals – that we can fight back against cruelty and corruption. Bad People sets out a Plan B for human rights, offering a new blueprint for global justice in a post‐pandemic world.
Historical Origins Of International Criminal Law
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Author : Morten Bergsmo
language : en
Publisher: Torkel Opsahl Academic EPublisher
Release Date : 2014-12-12
Historical Origins Of International Criminal Law written by Morten Bergsmo and has been published by Torkel Opsahl Academic EPublisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-12 with Law categories.
The historical origins of international criminal law go beyond the key trials of Nuremberg and Tokyo but remain a topic that has not received comprehensive and systematic treatment. This anthology aims to address this lacuna by examining trials, proceedings, legal instruments and publications that may be said to be the building blocks of contemporary international criminal law. It aspires to generate new knowledge, broaden the common hinterland to international criminal law, and further consolidate this relatively young discipline of international law. The anthology and research project also seek to question our fundamental assumptions of international criminal law by going beyond the geographical, cultural, and temporal limits set by the traditional narratives of its history, and by questioning the roots of its substance, process, and institutions. Ultimately, we hope to raise awareness and generate further discussion about the historical and intellectual origins of international criminal law and its social function. The contributions to the three volumes of this study bring together experts with different professional and disciplinary expertise, from diverse continents and legal traditions. Volume 1 comprises contributions by prominent international lawyers and researchers including Judge LIU Daqun, Professor David Cohen, Geoffrey Robertson QC, Professor Paulus Mevis and Professor Jan Reijntjes.
What Have We Done
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Author : Tom Law
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
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What Have We Done written by Tom Law and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Prisonomics
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Author : Vicky Pryce
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2013-10-14
Prisonomics written by Vicky Pryce and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-14 with Business & Economics categories.
In March 2013, Vicky Pryce was sentenced to eight months in prison for accepting her ex-husband's penalty points on her driving licence some ten years earlier. After a very public trial, she was sent first to the notorious Holloway and then to East Sutton Park, an open prison in Kent. Inside, she kept a diary documenting her views and experiences; from this diary, Prisonomics was born. Faced with the realities of life behind bars and inspired by the stories of the women she met, Pryce began to research the injustices she found within the prison system. In this informed and important critique, she draws upon her years of experience in economics to call for radical reform and seeks to change how we look at crime and punishment. Prisonomics is not only a personal account of Pryce's experience in prison. It is also a compelling analysis of both the economic and the very human cost of keeping women behind bars.
Europe In Or Out
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Author : David Charter
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2014-03-20
Europe In Or Out written by David Charter and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-20 with Political Science categories.
What will happen if Britain leaves the EU, and how will it affect you? Europe: vital for Britain's economy and global standing or a bureaucratic monster hell-bent on destroying our national sovereignty? And why is no one talking about what leaving Europe would actually mean? Addressing the real issues surrounding a potential exit from the EU - including jobs, travel, immigration, investment, sovereignty and justice - this book investigates the consequences both for the country and for the person on the street. A clear, comprehensive and compelling guide to the impact of the EU and the implications of a British exit, this objective and unbiased handbook, from an expert in the field, is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Britain's future.
Making Global Institutions Work
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Author : Kate Brennan
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-19
Making Global Institutions Work written by Kate Brennan and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-19 with Political Science categories.
This book seeks to think differently about what we recognize as "global institutions" and how they could work better for the people who need them most. By so doing, the contributions show that there is a group of institutions that influence enough people’s lives in significant enough ways through what they protect, provide or enable that they should be considered, together, as global institutions. The United Nations, the World Bank, the internet as well as private military and security companies leave a heavy footprint on the social, political and economic landscape of the planet. We are all aware in different ways of the existence of these global institutions but their importance in achieving change in the twenty-first century is often underestimated. In this book, contributors seek to explain what associations exist between change in global institutions and the reduction of poverty and inequality as well as the achievement of security and justice. The work makes sense of processes of change and identifies the most significant obstacles that exist, offering suggestions for future action that will be of interest to students and scholars of global institutions.
The Trial Of Vladimir Putin
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Author : Geoffrey Robertson
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2024-03-28
The Trial Of Vladimir Putin written by Geoffrey Robertson and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-28 with Law categories.
Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine has cost hundreds of thousands of lives and is fundamentally an attack on democracy. Under international law, the invasion of a United Nations member state which poses no imminent threat to the invader amounts to the serious crime of aggression. But can Putin be prosecuted? And if so, will he ever be held to account? This remarkable book, by one of the world's most celebrated human rights lawyers, shows how the Nuremberg trials of Nazi leaders validate the prosecution of Putin. Ironically, Putin's defence hinges on a doctrine invented by George W. Bush to justify his invasion of Iraq, which Geoffrey Robertson exposes as contravening international law. If Putin fails to attend court, Robertson argues that he could be tried fairly in his absence, ensuring a verdict that will give pause to China and other countries which look to destroy democracy. This brilliant deep dive into international law offers a unique perspective on an unjust war, highlighting why democracy is not safe unless Putin can be put – at least metaphorically – behind bars.