The Failure of the International Criminal Court in Africa: Decolonising Global Justice

by Everisto Benyera

Overview

This book investigates the relationship between the International Criminal Court and Africa, asking why and how the international criminal justice system has so far largely failed the victims of atrocities in Africa. It will be of interest to researchers from across African politics, international relations, law, and criminal justice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032212340
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/27/2024
Series:	Routledge Contemporary Africa
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Everisto Benyera is Associate Professor of African Politics at the University of South Africa.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Self-writing as restitutive justice in Africa: An introduction Chapter 2: The international justice system as a justice problem for Africa Chapter 3: The ICC and prosecutorial obsession Chapter 4: Is the ICC unfairly targeting Africa Chapter 5: Can (post)colonial states deliver international criminal justice: The case of Zimbabwe Chapter 6: The ICC and international criminal justice in Zimbabwe Chapter 7: Rethinking and reconstituting the international criminal justice system: Towards a cure which heals the patient