From Nuremburg to the International Criminal Court
S06
Mac Maharaj
The face of the 20th century is studded with gross violations of human rights and mass atrocities. How have these been dealt with within the societies in which they occurred and on a world scale? What has been done to curb and eliminate the problem? The path from Nuremberg to the International Criminal Court is marked by many experiments including various Human Rights Commssions and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.

We compare and contrast some of these experiences (in particular, Nuremburg, Argentina, South Africa, and the International Criminal Court) in order to understand the philosophy of justice that underlies these attempts. We also seek to evaluate prospects for the future.