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Creation Date
4-24-2024
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 12:30 PM | Eck Hall of Law, Room 1140
The lecture will analyze the application for urgent provisional measures sought by South Africa before the International Court of Justice. Justice Theron will give context to and explain the historical significance of this ruling in light of South Africa’s apartheid history.
In the lecture, Justice Theron will consider why South Africa chose the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (‘Genocide Convention’) as the legal instrument upon which to base its case. Justice Theron will also discuss the foundations of the rule of law, the role of international law in regulating state conduct, and the relationship between states. Justice Theron will discuss the power of the ICJ to grant the relief sought while focusing on the challenges of judicial decision-making in international law, the importance of ensuring court orders are obeyed, and the role of the global community in times of conflict.
Professor Roger Alford will give opening remarks.
Sponsor: Notre Dame Law School