International Criminal Law and the Legacy of Colonialism An African Perspective

This book presents African perspectives on issues at the intersection of international criminal justice and colonialism. Is it true, as some argue, that international criminal justice is permeated by (neo-)colonial tendencies? And if so, what would it mean to decolonize it? Could, for instance, African modes of accountability provide an answer? And what, if any, is the (possible) impact of African judges at the relevant international courts? Or, on the contrary, could current international criminal law even serve as a remedy for colonial injustice and its legacies? These and many more questions are addressed in this volume by the – mostly African – authors, who inquire into pressing issues of international criminal justice in the hope to contribute to a truly global debate. The volume is edited by Pilisano Masake and Florian Jeßberger in cooperation with Luca Hauffe.