To Catch a War Criminal
August 7, 2009
NPR’s On Point recent show, “To Catch a War Criminal,” focuses on the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a tool for the prevention of genocide and other crimes against humanity. Host Jane Clayson interviews Pamela Yates, the director of the film, The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court, and Christine Chung, former trial attorney at the ICC. You can listen online or download a podcast of this show, which also includes questions from listeners.
Discussion Questions:
- Why was the International Criminal Court established? Why is there a need for a court that goes beyond national boundaries?
- What are the consequences when perpetrators of crimes against humanity, especially government leaders who commit crimes against their own citizens, are not held responsible and punished for these crimes?
- What challenges does the court face in bringing perpetrators to justice?
- How can we balance the need for national sovereignty and global justice?
- What are the implications of the establishment of the ICC for perpetrators of crimes against humanity? What might be the importance of the court for victims of crimes against humanity?
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