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" Amnesty, human rights and political transitions : "
Louise Mallinder.
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948303
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b702673
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Mallinder, Louise.
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Amnesty, human rights and political transitions : : bridging the peace and justice divide /\ Louise Mallinder.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford ;Portland, Or. :: Hart Pub.,, 2008.
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Studies in international law ;; v. 21
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1 online resource (xlvi, 586 pages) :: illustrations
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1472564480
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: 1847314570
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: 9781472564481
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: 9781847314574
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1841137715
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9781841137711
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Prelims; Table of Contents; List of Case Studies; Table of Cases; Table of Municipal Legislation; Table of Official International Documents; List of Figures; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part I Amnesties and Peacemaking: Context and Content; 1 Enacting Amnesties; 2 Whom do Amnesties Protect? The Personal Jurisdiction of Amnestiy Laws; 3 Granting Immunity? The Material Scope of Amnesty Laws; 4 Towards Greater Accountability: The Role of Conditional Amnesties; Part II Approach of Courts to Amnesties; 5 Implementing the Amnesty: The Approach of National Courts.
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Amnesty laws are political tools used since ancient times by states wishing to quell dissent, introduce reforms, or achieve peaceful relationships with their enemies. In recent years, they have become contentious due to a perception that they violate international law, particularly the rights of victims, and contribute to further violence. This view is disputed by political negotiators who often argue that amnesty is a necessary price to pay in order to achieve a stable, peaceful, and equitable system of government. This book aims to investigate whether an amnesty necessarily entails a violati.
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Amnesty.
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Common good.
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Human rights.
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Justice.
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Peace-building.
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Political rehabilitation.
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Amnesty.
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Common good.
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Human rights.
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Justice.
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LAW-- International.
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Peace-building.
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Political rehabilitation.
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Amnestie.
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Internationaal recht.
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Mensenrechten.
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Nationaal recht.
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| Dewey Classification
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341.68
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K3240.M355 2008eb
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