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ICC Must Consider the Security of War Victims
The International Criminal Court's resources must be improved to focus more on winning back the trust of victims, particularly in Africa, through better outreach and effective protection.
Tyrants on Trial: Keeping Order in the Courtroom
Trials involving leaders accountable for gross abuses of human rights pose particular challenges for judges and prosecutors, according to this report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative.
New Anticorruption Measures at Khmer Rouge Tribunal Are Insufficient
New measures to combat corruption at Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge tribunal fall short, the Open Society Justice Initiative said in a new report.
Spain Investigates President of Equatorial Guinea for Laundering Oil Money
After thirty years of corrupt rule in Equatorial Guinea, Spanish courts are finally taking a serious look at what the ruling family does with the nation's oil wealth, reports the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia continues to face pressing challenges that require immediate and ongoing attention, said a report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Commission Must Be Tough on Italy
Italy's breaches of fundamental human rights in its immigration policy must no longer be tolerated, argues OSI director James A. Goldston.
Barack Obama's Visit to Africa and the International Criminal Court Prosecution of Omar Al-Bashir of Sudan
Amid much controversy over the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Sudan president Omar Al-Bashir, the United States can play a leading role in clarifying the situation.
Cambodian Government Threatens Legitimacy of Khmer Rouge Tribunal
Ominous signs of political manipulation by the Cambodian government and a repeated failure to tackle corruption continue to plague the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, said the Open Society Justice Initiative in a report released today.
In New Article, Goldston Considers Need for Fresh Approach to Rule of Law Reform
Open Society Justice Initiative executive director James A. Goldston discusses the need for a new approach to rule of law reform, emphasizing local expertise and mutual learning between the global north and south.
Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
Ominous signs of political manipulation by the Cambodian government and a repeated failure to tackle corruption continue to plague the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, according to this report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Statelessness: What It Is and Why It Matters
An overview of the legal definition of statelessness, its manifestations, and the international frameworks under which it can be reduced.
The Duch Trial at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
The Open Society Justice Initiative released a primer to help people better understand the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, its first trial, and the many challenges it faces.
Long-Awaited Agreement to Tackle Corruption at the Khmer Rouge Tribunal Contains Major Flaws
The United Nations risks jeopardizing future efforts to secure international justice unless it reconsiders a new anticorruption plan for the court in Cambodia trying senior members of the Khmer Rouge, according to the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
The Cambodian government must address grave flaws in the tribunal set up to try senior members of the Khmer Rouge for crimes against humanity, warns a report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative.
As Lubanga Trial Begins, Goldston Cites International Criminal Court Progress
In a new op-ed, Open Society Justice Initiative executive director James A. Goldston praises progress made at the International Criminal Court.
World Justice on Trial
Five years after the world's first permanent criminal tribunal commenced operations, the International Criminal Court has made its mark. The ICC has opened four active investigations, issued public charges against 12 people, and to date secured...
Justice, Interrupted
Recent operational and procedural irregularities risk the legitimacy of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia as a credible court of law, writes Open Society Justice Initiative's James Goldston.
Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
The Extraordinary Chambers in Courts of Cambodia must do more to address allegations of corruption at the court and protect employees who speak out about it, according to a new report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative.
U.S. Senate Hears Open Society Justice Initiative Testimony on Crimes Against Humanity
In June, Open Society Justice Initiative special counsel Diane Orentlicher provided expert testimony on crimes against humanity to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law.
Karadžic Arrest Hailed as a Triumph for Victims and for Justice
The arrest of one of the world's most notorious fugitives, Radovan Karadžic, on genocide and other charges is a milestone in international justice and signifies major if long overdue progress by Serbia, the Open Society Justice Initiative said.