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Conference on Criminal and Civil Liability for War Crimes, Genocide and Torture

By Omar Ha-Redeye

The Canadian Centre for International Justice is hosting a conference next month focusing on international criminal law in Ottawa and Toronto, with further locations at a future date.

The website describes the program:

Over two days, participants will receive a comprehensive overview of legal processes through which individuals can be held criminally and civilly accountable in Canada and abroad for war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and torture. Lawyers, journalists, students, civil servants, NGO representatives and other professionals with an interest in international justice, human rights, international law, criminal law or torts are encouraged to attend.

Details below.

Ottawa, June 25 & 26
Univ. of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall, 57 Louis Pasteur St., Room 147B
Module I: Friday, June 25, 9:00 – 4:45
Module II: Saturday, June 26, 9:00 – 4:45
Co-sponsored by the University of Ottawa Human Rights Research and Education Centre

Toronto, July 9 & 10
Univ. of Toronto, Bahen Centre for Information Technology
40 St. George Street, Room B024
Module I: Friday, July 9, 9:00 – 4:45
Module II: Saturday, July 10, 9:00 – 4:45
Co-sponsored by the University of Toronto – Mississauga Women and Gender Studies Program

Module I: Introduction to International Justice Mechanisms (6 hours of course time)
1. Overview of International Criminal Law
2. The International Criminal Court
3. Criminal Liability in Canada for War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and Torture
4. Civil Liability in Canada for War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and Torture

Module II: Litigating Cases in Canada Involving War Crimes, Genocide and Torture (6 hours of course time)
1. Legal Issues for Criminal Cases in Canada
2. Practical Issues for Criminal Cases in Canada
3. Legal Issues for Canadian Lawyers Representing Plaintiffs in Civil Lawsuits
4. Practical Issues for Canadian Lawyers Representing Plaintiffs in Civil Lawsuits
5. Defending Persons Accused of Atrocities

Full post as published by Slaw.ca on May 27, 2010 (boomark / email).