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THE FUTURE OF GENOCIDE SUITS AT THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE: FRANCE'S ROLE IN RWANDA AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE BOSNIA V. SERBIA DECISION.

Authors :
Schmitt, Paul
Source :
Georgetown Journal of International Law; Winter2009, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p585-623, 39p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article focuses on the status of genocide cases at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the implications of Bosnia versus Serbia court decision. It states that the decision of ICJ in Bosnia versus Serbia case was criticized as a setback for the enforcement of the Genocide Convention, as well as for the efforts by aggrieved parties to obtain compensations. It discusses how the Bosnia versus Serbia outcome applies to the accusations on the role of France in the Rwanda genocide.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15505200
Volume :
40
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Georgetown Journal of International Law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37235427