Humanitarian law - groups protected from genocide - rape and sexual violence as international crimes - incitement to genocide - class of perpetrators who may violate common Article 3 of 1949 Geneva Conventions and Protocol Additional II

Article Abstract:

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, in Prosecutor v. Akayesu, convicted Jean-Paul Akayesu of genocide, incitement to genocide, and crimes against humanity. Akayesu, a member of the Hutu ethnic group and a mayor in Rwanda in 1994, was accused of ordering and taking part in atrocities against another ethnic group, the Tutsi. In convicting Akayesu, the Tribunal broadened the concept of genocide. The Tribunal also accepted rape and sexual violence as crimes against humanity.

Rape, Crimes against humanity

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International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda - genocide - responsibility of heads of government - guilty pleas - sentencing

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda's decision in Kambanda v. Prosecutor, which upheld the conviction of Rwanda's former prime minister Jean Kambanda and his life sentence, based on his guilty plea to the crime of genocide.

Sentences (Criminal procedure), Heads of state, Pleas of guilty, Guilty pleas

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International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda - genocide - length of detention pending indictment and formal appearance before tribunal - delay in informing defendant of charges - suspension of proceedings as remedy for abuse of process by prosecutor - review of prior decision by appeals chamber

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda's decision in Barayagwiza v. Prosecutor and the problems regarding delays in proceedings and prosecutorial abuse of process.

Court congestion and delay, Process, Malicious prosecution, Court delay, Process (Law)

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