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So happy to join the writing team at Australian Outlook and the Australian Institute for Intl Affairs with my new piece on “Dictators at the ICC,” joint with Francesca Parente. #CriminalLawwww.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianou...

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Francesca Parente and I finally published our article on how dictators use the ICC to target domestic political opponents during civil conflict. Great evidence on Rome Statute ratifications, violence rates, and survival in office. TGIDone #CriminalLawdoi.org/10.1093/isq/...

The Politics of Punishment: Why Dictators Join the International Criminal Court
The Politics of Punishment: Why Dictators Join the International Criminal Court

Abstract. Scholars commonly argue that international law and organizations promote democracy by helping dictators to credibly commit to accountability, ind

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The ICC must sentence Al Hassan. But Janet Anderson’s reporting suggests: how can you choose a sentence when the underlying ruling is a complete and total mess? It’s a shame this can’t wait until after the appeal. #CriminalLawwww.justiceinfo.net/en/135456-se...

Sentencing Al Hassan, and his judges
Sentencing Al Hassan, and his judges

At the International Criminal Court (ICC) on September 4, the controversial and confusing judgement of Al Hassan, former head of Timbuktu’s Islamic police, Mali, was at the heart of the debates over s...

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(2/2) Francesca Parente & I have an article on ICC investigations & prosecutions in dictatorships like Uganda. We argue that dictators join the ICC to raise costs for political opponents. Check it out here. #CriminalLawwww.lesliejohns.me/uploads/1/2/...

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