Victim participation in international criminal justice : practitioners' guide /
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| Imprint: | The Hague, Netherlands : Asser Press, [2017] ©2017 |
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| Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | International criminal justice series, 2352-6718 ; volume 11 International criminal justice series ; v. 11. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12455445 |
Table of Contents:
- Foreword; Acknowledgements; Contents; Editors and Contributors; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction: Victim Participation in International Criminal Justice ; Abstract ; 1.1 Preliminary Remarks; 1.2 A Continuously Developing Field; 1.3 Structure of the Book; 1.4 Notes on Terminology; References; 2 The Application Process: Procedure and Players ; Abstract ; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Players; 2.2.1 International Criminal Court; 2.2.2 Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia; 2.2.3 Special Tribunal for Lebanon
- 2.3 First Step of the Procedure: Submission of an Application for Participation to the ICC, the ECCC or the STL2.3.1 Submission of Applications; 2.3.2 Assistance to Applicants; 2.3.3 Time Limits in the Application Process; 2.4 Procedure Once an Application for Participation Has Been Submitted to the ICC, the ECCC or the STL; 2.4.1 Assessment of Victims' Applications; 2.4.2 Observations by the Parties; 2.4.3 Protection of Victim Identities During the Application Process; 2.4.4 Decisions on Victim Applications; 2.4.5 Appeals Against Decisions on Victim Applications; 2.5 Key Points
- Appendix-Steps in the Application ProcessReferences; 3 Requirements for Victim Participation ; Abstract ; 3.1 Definition of Victims at ICC, STL, ECCC; 3.2 Requirements: Tests Applied by the Courts to Grant Participation or Civil Party Status; 3.2.1 The Identity of the Applicant as a Natural Person Is Established; 3.2.1.1 The Victim's Identity; 3.2.1.2 Persons Acting on Behalf of Victims; 3.2.1.3 Deceased Victims; 3.2.2 The Applicant Suffered Harm; 3.2.2.1 Type of Harm; 3.2.2.2 Direct and Indirect Harm; 3.2.3 Causal Link Between the Harm Suffered and the Crime(s) Charged
- 3.2.3.1 Link Between the Harm and a Crime Charged Against the Suspect or the Accused3.2.3.2 Causation Between the Harm and the Crime; 3.3 Evidentiary Matters; 3.3.1 Standard of Review of Applications; 3.3.2 Type of Evidence Required; 3.3.2.1 Identity Documents; 3.3.2.2 Harm; 3.4 Key Points; References; 4 The Role of Intermediaries and Third Parties in Victim Participation ; Abstract ; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Who Are These Third Parties and How Do They Interact with International Courts When It Comes to Victim Participation?; 4.2.1 ICC; 4.2.1.1 Outreach to Victims and Form Collection
- 4.2.1.2 Support to Legal Representation4.2.1.3 Implementation of Assistance Projects and Reparations; 4.2.2 ECCC; 4.2.2.1 Outreach to Victims and Form Collection; 4.2.2.2 Support to Legal Representation; 4.2.2.3 Design, Fundraising and Implementation of Reparation Projects; 4.2.3 STL; 4.3 Advantages and Challenges of Using Intermediaries and Collaborating with Third Parties; 4.3.1 Advantages and Opportunities; 4.3.2 Challenges for the Courts and for Third Parties; 4.4 What Is the Intermediary's Legal Status? What Are Their Rights and Duties?; 4.4.1 Absence of Regulation at ECCC and STL