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Adapting International Criminal Justice in Southeast Asia

Beyond the International Criminal Court

Emma Palmer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:29th Sep '22

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This book explores how Southeast Asian countries adapt international criminal law, focusing on Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Myanmar's unique approaches to prosecuting crimes.

In Adapting International Criminal Justice in Southeast Asia, the author delves into the diverse methodologies employed by Southeast Asian nations in addressing international crimes. The examination focuses on four key countries: Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Myanmar. Through this exploration, the book highlights how these nations have tailored their approaches to align with both local contexts and international standards. It raises critical questions about the adaptability of international criminal law and the various actors involved in prosecuting atrocity crimes.

The narrative emphasizes that international criminal justice is not a one-size-fits-all framework. Instead, it is a dynamic system that evolves based on regional needs and historical contexts. By analyzing the unique circumstances in each country, Adapting International Criminal Justice in Southeast Asia illustrates how local norms can influence and reshape global standards. This book encourages a reevaluation of the existing frameworks and pushes for a broader understanding of justice that transcends traditional boundaries.

Scholars, practitioners, and advocates interested in international criminal law and transitional justice will find this book particularly valuable. It not only provides an insightful analysis of the mechanisms at play in these Southeast Asian nations but also presents a nuanced understanding of the interplay between global and local legal practices. Ultimately, Adapting International Criminal Justice in Southeast Asia serves as a vital resource for those looking to engage with the complexities of international criminal justice in the region.

'At a time when support for the ICC has waned in regions where it was once strong, Emma Palmer explores the impact of international criminal justice in a region which has the world’s lowest rate of Rome Statute ratifications. Just as the conviction of Habre in Dakar, and the removal and prosecution of Bashir in Khartoum, gives us hope for justice outside The Hague, Palmer’s excellent in-depth research of four countries resistant to the formal global system shows that international norms are being adapted and having a protective impact at the local level.' Stephen Rapp, former US Ambassador for global criminal justice, and international prosecutor for Rwanda and Sierra Leone
'Despite the fact that international criminal justice instruments are not popular in Southeast Asia, this book has argued convincingly that the region’s state engagement with international standards has been done and evolved beyond signatory and ratification. Ms Palmer's deep understanding of Southeast Asia context has guided us to understand the dynamics process of adapting international criminal justice at the domestic level, which often deals with the discourses related to sovereignty, development, human rights and the rule of law, and the promotion of peace and stability. This book is not only important and needed for the region's debates but also timely!. I would like to thank Ms Palmer for writing this topic and strongly recommend this book to those who are working and interested in the global-local relationship between the states of Southeast Asia and international criminal law.' Yuyun Wahyuningrum, Representative of Indonesia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) (2019-2021)
‘Emma Palmer makes a fresh and welcome contribution to our understanding of the dynamics of international criminal justice in the Asia-Pacific and the way that this has been adapted to local contexts. Her application of an adapted 'localisation theory' to four Southeast Asian examples - Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Myanmar - is sensitive and insightful, yet challenging and thought-provoking.' Suzannah Linton, Professor of International Law
‘Emma Palmer has invested enormous time and effort in the region of Southeast Asian to engage with and to understand approaches to international criminal justice in our part of the world. Her investment manifests in an authentic and insightful analysis of four case studies: Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar. This rich and nuanced comparative study is a wonderful contribution to the literature - in stark contrast to overly-simplistic and much less granular analyses.’ Tim McCormack, Dean of the University of Tasmania Law School and Special Adviser on International Humanitarian Law to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal
‘Dr Palmer’s field work is as impressive as it is comprehensive, resulting in exceptionally interesting information and insightful analysis. I highly recommend Adapting International Criminal Justice in Southeast Asia ...’ Michael G. Karnavas, International Criminal Law

ISBN: 9781009305853

Dimensions: 226mm x 151mm x 17mm

Weight: 500g

347 pages