Christopher Gosnell, Bar of New York and ICC
Assistant: Tom Gal
Course Description
This course addresses various aspects of investigation and trial before international criminal courts. These courts have faced profound challenges in conducting criminal investigations in places that are often chaotic, if not overtly hostile, to international criminal justice. Efforts to effectively overcome these obstacles must respect basic principles of due process and fair procedure for the individuals accused. The legitimacy of the pronouncements emanating from these institutions – both specifically as to the guilt of the accused but also more generally as to historical events – is no greater than the integrity of the procedures adopted. The main features of the collection, presentation and evaluation of written and oral evidence before various international criminal tribunals, including the International Criminal Court, will be explored.
