Suzanne Schot

Traumatised Witnesses in International Criminal Trials (eBook, PDF)

Testimony, Fair Proceedings, and Accurate Fact-Finding

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book focuses on the testimonial evidence of traumatised witnesses in trials of international crimes. It analyses transcripts of proceedings and case law of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Court, and Dutch courts prosecuting international crimes.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781003852469
• Artikelnr.: 69690463

Autorenporträt

Suzanne Schot is Assistant Professor of International Criminal Law at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements viii

Abbreviations x



1 Introduction 1

2 Remembering Trauma: A Focus on International Crimes 22

3 From Memory to Testimony: Becoming a Witness in Criminal Proceedings 52

4 Trauma and Preparing Witnesses for Testifying about International Crimes 77

5 Protecting Traumatised Witnesses during Testimony: Unavoidable Confrontation? 99

6 The Complexity of Putting Trauma into Words: Challenging the Scope of Testimony 143

7 On the Edge of Reason? Identifying and Assessing the Effects of Trauma on Testimonial Evidence 174

8 Conclusion 212



Index 228

Rezensionen

'In her groundbreaking book Traumatised Witnesses in International Criminal Trials, Suzanne Schot examines the process by which international criminal courts select, present, and assess the testimony of traumatised witnesses. Meticulously researched and brimming with practical advice for investigators, prosecutors, and judges, the book argues that a balance must be found-and guidelines established-that respect the psycho-social needs of traumatised witnesses, the rights of the accused, and the need to establish certain facts relevant to the proceedings. It is a book that is long overdue.'

Eric Stover, Co-Faculty Director, Human Rights Center, University of California, Berkeley School of Law

'Traumatised Witnesses in International Criminal Trials is a tour de force, providing a detailed and comprehensive treatment of a topic that is of crucial importance to the success and legitimacy of contemporary international criminal law. The book is exceptionally thorough, addressing both large-scale and minute challenges facing traumatized witnesses who seek to bear witness, and it is equally insightful.'

Professor Nancy Combs, Ernest W. Goodrich Professor of Law, William & Mary Law School, Williamsburg Virginia