Ford, Jolyon.

Bringing fairness to international justice : a handbook on the International Criminal Court for defence lawyers in Africa / Jolyon Ford. - Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa : Institute for Security Studies, 2009. - viii, 83 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-79).

The Rome Statute and the International Criminal Court -- A brief historical overview -- A brief structural overview -- The ICC and Africa: myths and misconceptions -- Defence counsel in the International Criminal Court -- The right to a fair trial in international law -- What does 'equality of arms' mean? -- Defence counsel in the ICC: principles, mechanisms and procedures -- Current and future challenges relating to the role of defence counsel.

This handbook hopes to increase the interest and capacity of African lawyers to engage constructively in public, political and professional debates about the ICC and its role in Africa, and to act as defence counsel.



9781920114947 1920114947

2009404790


International Criminal Court.


Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998 July 17)


Defense (Criminal procedure)
Fair trial.
International criminal courts--Africa.
Lawyers--Africa--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

KZ7408 / .F67 2009