Comparative study of victims' participation in special international criminal tribunals and the International Criminal Court

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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Payam Nour University, Tehran, Iran

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In special criminal tribunals before the establishment of the Court, in the first generation of tribunals, Nuremberg and Tokyo, unfortunately, not only is there any notes to the rights and protections of victims, but also no mention of the term "victim" is seen. In the second generation trials, the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone, although there were some improvements compared to previous courts, there was not dedicated a place more than witnesses to victims. International Criminal Court, influenced by the developments and experiences from previous international tribunals, has considered relatively broad participatory rights for victims in different stages and with different forms. Despite high limitations in victims' participation, the court jurisprudence has supported a broad interpretation of participatory rights. However, the judges are generally determining the deadlines, procedures and participation.

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Comparative Law Review
Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
Autumn & Winter
October 2015
Pages 773-792

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