Category Archives: Policy

Stephen Rapp: Of misconceptions, unrealistic expectations and double standards

Posted on May 23, 2011 by International Crimes Strategy Forum (ICSF)

As an act of civic engagement, this piece has sought to explore Mr. Rapp’s suggestions regarding the ICT and its governing statute. There is no argument against ensuring fairness and quality of the justice process initiated by the ICT. Attention, however, must also be given to the fundamental principles enshrined in the ICTA; any failure to maintain the right balance will allow impunity to continue and rule of law to be frustrated. Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of Sarmila Bose?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Chris Blackburn

Sarmila Bose has been invited to key international policy talks on Pakistan over the last few years. This article looks at her connections to various think-tanks and policy groups in both UK and USA which possibly explains her research. Continue reading →

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Sarmila Bose, a dedicated advocate for a genocidal regime

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jamal Hasan

She came like a whirlwind causing a little tsunami in the US capital. The day was March 15, 2011 and the place of occurrence was the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars. Continue reading →

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Accepting “Death Penalty” under the 1973 Act

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Rayhan Rashid

In a recently published interview, Lord Avebury seemed to have accepted death penalty as a form of punishment for the perpetrators of 1971 Liberation War, arguing that the same has popular acceptance and support in Bangladesh [..] Continue reading →

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Lord Avebury- A Policy of Appeasement?

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Chris Blackburn

A Policy of Appeasement? I was recently having a discussion with a friend about the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh. He couldn’t understand why liberals and multiculturalists were being critical about the trial’s developments. This criticism is part of a … Continue reading →

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Do we really need another indemnity law for the Freedom Fighters?

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Rayhan Rashid

Is it possible that the “legal experts” advising the government are oblivious to the obvious existence of a law that already covers this area? Or is it to create and indemnify a new class of individuals based on considerations that have very little to do with law or justice? Continue reading →

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