Cambridge University Press Africa and the ICC: Perceptions of Justice

Product Description Africa and the ICC: Perceptions of Justice comprises contributions from prominent scholars of different disciplines including international law, political science, cultural anthropology, African history and media studies. This unique collection provides the reader with detailed insights into the interaction between the African Union and the International Criminal Court (ICC), but also looks further at the impact of the ICC at a societal level in African states and examines other justice mechanisms on a local and regional level in these countries. This investigation of the ICC's complicated relationship with Africa allows the reader to see that perceptions of justice are multilayered. Review 'A strength of the book is the choice to focus on a few case studies thereby enabling an in-depth analysis from multiple lenses. This enables the reader to appreciate how the actor as well as the historical, political and social contexts influence perceptions in different ways, a key theme of the book.' Dominique Mystris, Journal of International Criminal Justice Book Description By investigating how the International Criminal Court (ICC) is portrayed in Africa, this book highlights how perceptions of justice are multilayered. About the Author Kamari M. Clarke is currently Professor of Global and International Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa. Her research explores issues related to legal institutions, human rights and international law, and the interface between culture, power and globalisation. Her recent publications include International Criminal Court and the Challenge of Legal Pluralism in Sub-Saharan Africa (Cambridge, 2009) and Mirrors of Justice: Law and Power in the Cold-War Era (with Mark Goodale, Cambridge, 2010).Abel S. Knottnerus is currently a Ph.D. researcher and lecturer at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands. His research focuses on the law and politics of international courts, and explores the interplay between perceptions, power and justice.Eefje de Volder is currently a Ph.D. researcher and lecturer at Universiteit van Tilburg, The Netherlands. Her research focuses on the regionalisation of collective security, with a particular focus on the collective security of the African Union. In addition she has researched into the interconnection between conflict, migration and human-trafficking.