The international lawyers and authors of A Lucky Child (2010) and East West Street: The Origins of Genocide and Crimes against Humanity (2016), will discuss the events of the 1930's and 1940's and their impact on developments in legal doctrines, from the Nuremberg Trial to the International Criminal Court, and beyond to a new Convention on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity.
Panelists:
Philippe Sands, Barrister at Matrix Chambers and Professor of Law at the University College of London
Thomas Buergenthal, Lobingier Professor Emeritus of Comparative Law and Jurisprudence at GW Law School
Sean Murphy, Manatt/Ahn Professor of International Law at GW Law School
Moderator:
Rosa Celorio, Associate Dean for International Law and Comparative Studies and Burnett Family Professional Lecturer in International and Comparative Law and Policy at GW Law School