On the Value of International Adjudication – Case Against Impunity (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the intersection of international law and politics, emphasizing that international adjudication is not merely a legal matter but a political project influenced by state sovereignty and public perception. It argues for the necessity of international trials as a mechanism for justice, rooted in the public's demand for fair accountability, and posits that states must navigate these pressures to maintain legitimacy. The final arguments focus on the moral and social imperatives of international law, underscoring that adjudication is an essential tool for both individual rights and societal norms.