Justice Without Borders": The Viability of Universal Jurisdiction the Spanish National Court´s Historic Lawsuits for Tibet
Scholar and writer Karen Collier gives an update on the ‘new landscape of transitional justice' and outlines how the work of two dedicated and expert Tibet supporters, Alan Cantos and Jose Elias Esteve, has tested the limits of the Spanish judicial system. With regard to the new downturn in the political climate in Spain regarding cases seeking justice for those who have suffered human rights abuses, Alan Cantos says: “A massive principle and pillar of democracy has almost fallen: the ‘universality’ of Universal Justice and the separation of powers.”
"Justice Without Borders"
The Viability of Universal Jurisdiction the Spanish National Court´s Historic Lawsuits for Tibet.
by Karen Collier for the Centre for Peace and Comflict Studies, U. of Sydney, Australia.
Original article in English: http://www.lopez-soto.com/cat/cat.pdf
Spanish translation: http://geaphotowords.com/blog/?p=1646
See also: In search of justice: testifying on Tibet in Madrid, a blog posting by Kate Saunders, ICT Communications Director
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