Routledge The UN International Criminal Tribunals Book

Explore the complexities of international law with The UN International Criminal Tribunals: Transition without Justice? published by Routledge. As the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) approach their closure, this academic work provides a necessary retrospective on their impact. Authors Bachmann and Fatic examine the achievements and shortcomings of these two tribunals through a multi-disciplinary lens. By drawing on sociology, political science, history, and the philosophy of law, the text offers a deep analysis of how these institutions functioned. The study focuses on two primary pillars: legitimacy and efficiency. It investigates the legal and public debates regarding the creation of these tribunals and asks whether their processes were truly legitimate in the eyes of the world. This book is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in the evolution of international justice and the United Nations' role in global legal frameworks. It provides a critical look at whether these institutions successfully managed the transition toward justice or if their methods left significant questions unanswered.