Information on "Criminal Justice"
July 2013
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12 Jul 2013
The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland
Author: Roderick Parkes, Marta Stormowska
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This bulletin discusses the UK’s decision to opt-out from EU laws on criminal matters and the resulting challenges for Polish–British relations. More on «The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland» -
3 Jul 2013
Detention Standards and Non-State Armed Groups
Author: Bruce ‘Ossie’ Oswald
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
All armed groups capture or detain individuals, but it remains unclear what legal obligations, if any, non-state groups have when dealing with detainees. More on «Detention Standards and Non-State Armed Groups» -
Jul 2013
Snowden and the "Reset"
Author: David Satter
Publisher: Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)
This commentary argues that the diplomatic incident surrounding the status of former National Security Agency official Edward Snowden exposes flaws in the US approach toward Russia. More on «Snowden and the "Reset"»
June 2013
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5 Jun 2013
Georgia after Merabishvili’s Arrest: A Ukraine Scenario?
Author: Konrad Zasztowt
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses the arrest of Vano Merabishvili, Georgia’s former prime minister. More on «Georgia after Merabishvili’s Arrest: A Ukraine Scenario?»
May 2013
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21 May 2013
Don't Try This at Home: Lessons from America's War on Drugs
Author: Eugene Jarecki
Publisher: Chatham House
This transcript records a lecture delivered by director Eugene Jarecki in which he discusses his film "The House I Live In". More on «Don't Try This at Home: Lessons from America's War on Drugs»
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Confronting the Past: Impunity and High Profile Cases
Author: Mehmet Uçum, Mihdi Perinçek, Tahir Elçi, Levent Pişkin, Ufuk Uras, Nimet Tanrıkulu, Eren Keskin, Koray Özdil
Publisher: Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV)
This paper claims Turkey's criminal justice system developed the habit of offering impunity to public officials who committed rights violations against citizens. More on «Confronting the Past: Impunity and High Profile Cases» -
Apr 2013
Lessons Learned on Traditional Dispute Resolution in Afghanistan
Author: Erica Gaston, Akbar Sarwari, Arne Strand
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In many communities across Afghanistan, the weakness of the formal justice system has led to the vast majority of disputes being resolved outside of the formal state system. More on «Lessons Learned on Traditional Dispute Resolution in Afghanistan»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
The ICC: High Expectations, Ambiguous Records
Author: Daniel Trachsler
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
After a decade of work, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has developed into an established institution of international criminal justice. More on «The ICC: High Expectations, Ambiguous Records» -
Mar 2013
Enhancing Security and Justice in Liberia: The Regional Hub Model
Author: Abu Sherif, Grace Maina
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
Like many other countries ravaged by war, Liberia has experienced challenges with developing and maintaining effective security and justice systems. More on «Enhancing Security and Justice in Liberia: The Regional Hub Model» -
Mar 2013
Europe's Most Wanted?
Author: Sergio Carrera, Elspeth Guild, Nicholas Hernanz
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper assesses the practical uses and misuses of the European Arrest Warrant system in the European Union. More on «Europe's Most Wanted?»
