Episode 51 - Int'l Negotiations Around a Possible Convention on Crimes against Humanity

In this episode, Catherine is joined by Sean D. Murphy, Manatt/Ahn Professor of International Law at George Washington University and former Member of the UN International Law Commission, where he served as Special Rapporteur on the topic of Crimes against Humanity. Together, they discuss the UN General Assembly’s recent resolution to proceed with negotiations towards a Convention on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity, the history of the topic, and what can be expected as negotiations proceed.

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