International Tribunals and Human Security

By (author) James Meernik

Publication date:

23 August 2016

Length of book:

204 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781442269668

The purpose of this text is to evaluate the extent to which international judicial institutions—principally the four most prominent tribunals, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the International Criminal Court— have proven effective in advancing human security. It examines the processes of international justice, the judicial outcomes of these institutions, and the more long-range impact of their work on human rights and peace to assess their consequences in the affected nations as well as the international community.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Human Security and International Justice
Chapter 3: Human Rights, Human Security and International Justice
Chapter 4: Peace, Human Security and International Justice
Chapter 5: Legitimacy, Human Security and International Justice
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Bibliography
About the Author
Index

Meernik’s new book is an excellent examination of the work of international tribunals. Written in an accessible way, it provides a thorough and balanced assessment of their impact on a range of outcomes, from justice to peace to human security. It is an ideal text for undergraduate students.