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H.D. Roskam, LL.M. is PhD Fellow at The Institute for Public Law

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Peace in South Sudan!?.....and an active Security Council.

On 26 August, the government of South Sudan signed a Peace Agreement with the armed opposition. This post discusses some promises and pitfalls of the Agreement and the active role of the Security Council in relation thereto.

Hilde Roskam • September 01, 2015

Crimes against Humanity in North Korea: Domestic Jurisdiction or International Concern?

Crimes against humanity take place in North Korea. As the state is extremely isolated, it is debatable whether the Security Council should deal with the situation. Is it a matter of domestic jurisdiction or of international concern?

Hilde Roskam • May 27, 2015 • 1 comment

The Srebrenica Judgment II: the illegitimacy of Dutchbat’s conduct

This blog explains the District Court’s decision on the illegitimacy of Dutchbat’s conduct during and in the aftermath of the fall of Srebrenica. It also shows the problem faced when deciding cases like this in national courts based upon national law.

Hilde Roskam • September 23, 2014

The Srebrenica Judgment: the effective control over Dutchbat

Who exercised effective control over the conduct of Dutchbat in Srebrenica? Under what conditions can conduct be attributed to the Netherlands? Some thoughts on Dutch responsibility for Dutchbat’s conduct.

Hilde Roskam • July 29, 2014 • 2 comments