Justice Update – Who Answers for the Crimes of International Forces in Afghanistan?

How are countries reckoning with their role in the Afghanistan conflict and allegations of war crimes? We discuss various types of investigations currently taking place and what justice might look like going forward.

With Iain Overton, Thijs Bouwknegt, Ben Saul & Rachel Reid.

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Justice Update – Aussie Rules

A new official report says that that Australian soldiers committed war crimes in Afghanistan.  All of the victims were either civilians or prisoners of war. Rawan Arraf who heads the Australian Centre for International Justice explains what happens next.

The Prosecutor Files: Fergal Gaynor

It’s the biggest job in international justice: prosecutor of the ICC. Who will the next one be? Janet and Stephanie talk to the candidate Fergal Gaynor

Justice Update – Dessert at the ASP

Janet and Stephanie wrap up the annual meeting of the International Criminal Court – the ASP – with help from Emma Bakkum of PILPG, who has been monitoring discussions about a new strategic review.

Justice Update – Lunch at the ASP

Stephanie and Janet talk about whether judges will allow the ICC prosecutor to open an investigation in Afghanistan, which could open the way to tackle CIA torture programmes.