Tag Archives: rule of law

The Bashir Judgment raises the red flag for the Rule of Law and the Judiciary

Writing over ten years ago Cameron Stewart compared the rule of law to Tinkerbell – the fairy whose very existence depended upon others’ belief in her and who, in the story of Peter Pan, was saved by the act of clapping as evidence of this belief. (Cameron Stewart ‘The rule of law and the Tinkerbelle… Read More: The Bashir Judgment raises the red flag for the Rule… »

International Symposium: African Justice Mechanisms & their interplay with the ICC

On 22-24 Macrh 2016, UCT Law Faculty in conjunction with the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability and the Wayamo Foundation hosted an International Symposium on African justice mechanisms and their interplay with the International Criminal Court. The keynote address was given by Judge Silvia Fernandez de Gurmendi, President of the ICC. Speakers included, amongst… Read More: International Symposium: African Justice Mechanisms & their interplay with the… »