National tribunals
The country administers justice itself
National courts are the pillars of justice within each country, responsible for applying laws and delivering fair judgments for offenses ranging from civil disputes to the most serious crimes. Their functioning reflects the diversity of legal systems around the world and plays a central role in protecting citizens' rights, maintaining public order, and promoting justice. Justice Info covers the prosecutions and trials conducted before these national courts when they pertain to crimes under international law.
Gambia: a special court in search of funds
December 16, 2024, was a historic moment for the Gambia’s transitional justice. The Economic Community of West African States approved its partnership with the Gambia to set up a Special Tribunal. The hybrid court has the mandate to try crimes committed under the regime of the Gambia’s former president Yahya Jammeh, making it the first […]
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