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Are There “Inherently Sovereign Functions” in International Law? by Megret, Frederic

“…Privatization of functions that were traditionally considered sovereign has reached new heights. International lawyers have responded mostly by seeking to…”
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Why Prosecuting Aggression in Ukraine as a Crime Against Humanity Might Make Sense by Mégret, Frédéric

“…Abstract The idea that aggression can and maybe should be prosecuted in some instances as a crime against humanity is a marginal one that has nonetheless been…”
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Transitional justice for the "war on terror?" by Mégret, Frédéric

“…More than 20 years after the 9/11 attacks and the ensuing "war on terror," there is still very little comprehension of what its transitional justice…”
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Immunities of Foreign Officials for International Crimes: The Dilemmas of Strategic Litigation by Mégret, Frédéric

“…This article analyses the elusive search to restrict immunities for foreign officials accused of international crimes as a form of strategic litigation. It…”
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Massive violence against civilians in war: The ever-blurring line between a policy of war crimes and crimes against humanity by Frederic Megret

“…Armed conflicts have increasingly been characterized by a phenomenon of massive violence against civilians. Beyond a certain point, the question becomes…”
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The anti-deterrence hypothesis: What if International Criminal Justice encouraged crime? by Frederic Megret

“…Although there is by now considerable debate on how much general deterrence effect international criminal justice has, there has been far less discussion of a…”
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The Disabilities Convention: Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities or Disability Rights? by Megret, Frederic

“…The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is about more than making sure that existing human rights are applied to persons with disability…”
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The 'Grotian Style' in International Criminal Justice by Mégret, Frédéric

“…Abstract This article envisages how one might conceptualize the 'Grotian Style' in international criminal justice as a practice of adaptation spearheaded by…”
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International criminal justice as a peace project by Frederic Megret

“…Although the Kampala adoption of a regime for the crime of aggression has been generally hailed as a breakthrough, it needs to be understood as part of the…”
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The independence of justice in the cauldron of international relations by Frederic MEGRET

“…This article analyses a series of judicial crises involving the investigation, arrest and prosecution of prominent foreign nationals. Such crises have in…”
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The Strange Case of the Victim Who Did Not Want Justice by Mégret, Frédéric

“…Abstract∞ Transitional justice and particularly criminal justice efforts within it are heavily reliant on victim support and a certain ability to speak 'in the…”
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Ban on religious symbols in the public service: Quebec’s Bill 21 in a global pluralist perspective by Mégret, Frédéric

“…Bill 21 is a highly contested law adopted in Quebec that bans certain civil servants from wearing religious symbols in the exercise of their duties. Rather…”
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Peering behind the 'Institutional Veil' to Assess State Behaviour in the Security Council: Does/Should icc Membership Make a Difference? by Mégret, Frédéric

“…A considerable amount of literature exists on whether the Security Council's actions towards the International Criminal Court (icc) as such are broadly…”
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The Changing Face of Protection of the State's Nationals Abroad by Frederic Megret

“…The theme of the protection of the state’s nationals abroad may have seemed a bit passe but is now witnessing a resurgence. It raises questions about the…”
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Beyond UN Accountability for Human Rights Violations: Host State Inertia and the Neglected Potential of Sovereign Protection by Mégret, Frédéric

“…The overarching focus on the United Nations and its agents for human rights violations and abuses they may have committed, as well as the attention to troop…”
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PRACTICES OF STIGMATIZATION by Megret, Frederic

“…Stigma is a form of social opprobrium that is its own end and can thus be distinguished analytically from actual punishment. Here, Megret focuses on the more…”
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What sort of global justice is 'international criminal justice'? by Megret, F.

“…International criminal justice is more often thought of as a form of criminal rather than global justice. Yet, criminal law on its own cannot provide a…”
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The laws of war and the structure of masculine power by Megret, Frederic

“…The laws of war may well restrain what can be done in war, but in the process they also enable certain forms of power. This article seeks, drawing on the…”
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Lost in Translation? Bill 21, International Human Rights, and the Margin of Appreciation by Megret, Frederic

“…The adoption of Bill 21, which bans religious symbols for civil servants in Quebec, has stirred considerable debate politically and constitutionally in the…”
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‘International Shanghai’ (1863–1931): Imperialism and private authority in the Global City by Cong, Wanshu, Mégret, Frédéric

“…At the intersection of imperial rule and private power, Shanghai rose to international prominence in the second half of the nineteenth and first half of the…”
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