Chatham House International Law Programme - Accountability: International Crimes in Syria and Iraq
Chatham House International Law Programme - Accountability: International Crimes in Syria and Iraq
29 March 2017 - Chatham House, London
Speakers
- ZEID RAAD AL HUSSEIN, UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
- AMAL CLOONEY, BARRISTER, DOUGHTY STREET CHAMBERS
- CHRISTIAN RITSCHER, FEDERAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, GERMAN FEDERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
CHAIR: ELIZABETH WILMSHURST, DISTINGUISHED FELLOW, INTERNATIONAL LAW PROGRAMME, CHATHAM HOUSE
Overview
War crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are being committed in Iraq and Syria. The speakers will discuss measures to hold perpetrators accountable, focusing on: crimes committed on behalf of governments, crimes committed against the Yazidis by ISIS, and prospects for prosecution in domestic courts.
The meeting will be followed by a short drinks reception at 19:00 and is accredited with 1.5 CPD points. This event, held in partnership with Doughty Street Chambers, is in commemoration of John Jones QC. See more at: http://www.chathamhouse.org/event/accountability-international-crimes-syria-and-iraq#sthash.ZJ02xj7Q.dpuf