Individual accountability for crimes against humanity: reckoning with the past, thinking of the future

Article Abstract:

The case of former Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet has revived the interest on the matter of individual responsibility for crimes of international law. Many hurdles need to be overcome to implement the principle of accountability in the prosecution of crimes of international law. Prosecution of crimes against humanity cannot be restricted to specific situations in particular countries. It would be better if the entire international community participate in the treaty to create the International Criminal Court.

Evaluation, International offenses, Crimes against humanity, Criminal liability (International law)

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Responsibility, reason, and irrelevant alternatives

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the role of irrelevant alternative intuition in relation to reason-based accounts of responsibility. Topics include the varieties of responsiveness to reason, the Frankfurt cases, and reason-responsiveness versus regression.

Analysis, Responsibility, Reason

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Hirohito's war crimes responsibility: the unrepentant emperor

Article Abstract:

The life history of the Showa Emperor, Hirohito is narrated. Although, Hirohito was a man who wanted peace, he was dragged by the winds of war. He refused to take any responsibility for his role in the death of millions in the war.

Japan, Personality profile, Emperors, Hirohito, Emperor of Japan

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