PILPG's Lecture Series on Transitional Justice for Civil Society - Ukraine

Human rights law

This subsection provides an overview of the relevant aspects of international human rights law. In particular, it offers an insight into international human rights law generally and some specific aspects of human rights in relation to criminal prosecutions. As part of the latter, this subsection discusses fair trial rights, the presumption of innocence, representing the accused, and representing the victim.

A Q&A session on this section was held on 13 October, 2021, with Dr. Professor Yvonne Dutton and Dr. Julie Fraser. A recording of the session is available in this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/9dSck878QcEgsZaW8e-ym98Nx_ImOPbFt2AX3GAn1bTRuLbY8PvtqAWaQrWMKQvc.12Fjq49Hsc409a62

Introduction to Human Rights Law part I

This video reviews what are human rights and human rights law specifically, and what are the sources of international human rights law.

 

Fair Trial Rights

This video discusses fair trial rights, what they are, why they are important, and what happens if they are not respected.

 

Introduction to Human Rights Law Part II

This video provides an overview of the core international human rights instruments and bodies, as well as regional human rights treaties.

 
 

Presumption of Innocence

This video discusses the presumption of innocence before international courts and tribunals, what it means, and why it is important.

 

Representing Victims

This video reviews representing victims in international criminal cases, who represents the victims, what they do, and the importance of the link between the lawyers, the courts, and the affected victim communities.  

Representing the Accused

This video discusses the representation of the accused in international criminal trials, what this role entails, who performs it, and some of the guiding principles of international criminal trials.