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Spanish Justice.

Spanish Justice.

Authors :
Pingree, Geoff
Abend, Lisa
Source :
Nation. 10/9/2006, Vol. 283 Issue 11, p6-7. 2p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

This editorial presents a look by Spain to bring international leaders to trial for "crimes against humanity" by using universal jurisdiction. The Spanish courts are currently pursuing Efraín Ríos Montt, the former president of Guatemala, for torturing and killing over 200,000 Mayans during the thirty-six year civil war. The universal jurisdiction law came about in the 1970s, when Spain was trying to prosecute ETA members who were in France, and has since been expanded.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278378
Volume :
283
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nation
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
22426191