Trial Justice: The International Criminal Court and the Lord's Resistance Army (African Arguments) [Paperback]

Tim Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2006 | Series: African Arguments

The first major case before the International Criminal Court is the appalling situation in northern Uganda where Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army abducted thousands, many of them children, and systematically tortured, raped, maimed and killed them. This book argues that much of the antipathy to the ICC is based upon ignorance and misconception. Drawing on field research in Uganda, it shows that victims are much more interested in punitive international justice than has been suggested, and that the ICC has made resolution of the war more likely.

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About the Author

Tim Allen is a Reader at the London School of Economics and Programme Director of the post-graduate programme in Development Studies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Zed Books (June 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842777378
• ISBN-13: 978-1842777374
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #556,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > History > Africa > Uganda

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4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful look into an often overlooked situation..., September 15, 2007

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This review is from: Trial Justice: The International Criminal Court and the Lord's Resistance Army (African Arguments) (Paperback)

Trial Justice turned out to be a stimulating and informative read. Allen gives a thorough background on the situation in Northern Uganda and how this crisis has unfolded into its current state; not one part of the story is left untouched. A great book for anyone wishing to explore what international justice means to the world or to learn more about the LRA. Insightful and thought-provoking, I highly recommend Trial Justice as a means of reaching a better understanding of this important, historical event.