The anatomy of torture : : a documentary history of Filartiga v. Pena Irala / / William J. Aceves.

In recent years, victims of human rights abuses have filed civil lawsuits in U.S. courts. This litigation provides victims a voice and promotes accountability for violations of international law. This is the story of Filartiga volume Pena-Irala , one of the most significant examples of human rights...

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Year of Publication:2007
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Nijhoff eBook titles 2007
Physical Description:1 online resource (817 p.)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material / W.J. Aceves
  • Chapter 1. Introduction / W.J. Aceves
  • Chapter 2. Filartiga V. Pena-Irala: The Birth Of Transnational Litigation / W.J. Aceves
  • Chapter 3. Filartiga And The Development Of Transnational Litigation / W.J. Aceves
  • Chapter 4. Conclusion / W.J. Aceves
  • Appendix: Litigation Documents And Related Materials / W.J. Aceves
  • Bibliography / W.J. Aceves
  • Index / W.J. Aceves.