Ruyenzi Schadrack Livres

Focusing on the principles and functions of criminal law, this book outlines its role in defining antisocial acts, assigning responsibility, and establishing penalties. It emphasizes the repressive nature of the law, applicable to individuals and organized groups alike. Structured for students and administrative candidates, it serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding criminal law's essential concepts. The text underscores the importance of personal accountability and the inevitability of punishment for offenses, reinforcing the law's authoritative voice in society.

The book examines the significance of the Malabo Protocol, adopted by the African Union in June 2014, which expands the African Court of Justice and Human Rights' mandate to include criminal jurisdiction over serious crimes like genocide and war crimes. It highlights the potential of the ACJHR to enhance respect for human rights and the rule of law in Africa. However, it also addresses international concerns regarding this jurisdictional expansion, reflecting the complexities of addressing impunity in a continent plagued by conflict.

Exploring the nuances of jurisprudence, this book delves into the role of law in judicial decision-making, particularly highlighting the contrast between common law and Romano-Germanic legal traditions. In common law systems, case law significantly influences judicial outcomes, with appellate court decisions binding lower courts, rooted in the principle of stare decisis. Conversely, Romano-Germanic systems prioritize legislative authority, limiting the courts' role in law creation. This examination reveals the complexities of legal interpretation and the balance between judicial and legislative powers.

The plight of at least 10 million stateless individuals worldwide severely limits their access to fundamental rights such as education, healthcare, employment, and the ability to marry or own property. Governments hold the power to define citizenship, making them responsible for necessary legal and policy reforms to address statelessness. Various organizations, including the UNHCR and civil society, are also crucial in supporting efforts to combat this issue. Statelessness has profound implications for individuals across nearly all countries and regions.

Exploring the concept of genocide, the book delves into its definition as the systematic extermination of groups based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. It highlights the origins of the term, introduced by Raphaël Lemkin in 1944, and contrasts genocide with ideological wars, emphasizing the targeted nature of such atrocities. The text outlines recognized genocides, including the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, and the Rwandan genocide, while affirming that genocide is a timeless crime with no statute of limitations.

The book explores the contemporary struggle for "common goods," emphasizing the essential resources like water and seeds, alongside public services threatened by neoliberal policies. It critiques the privatization of vital public networks, including health, education, and utilities, and traces the historical erosion of the commons in England prior to capitalism. The narrative highlights how the commodification of land and resources has intensified under finance capital, urging a reevaluation of societal values and the importance of preserving communal resources.

Exploring the plight of over 10 million stateless individuals globally, this book delves into the legal definitions and implications of statelessness as outlined in the 1954 International Convention. It highlights the severe limitations faced by these individuals, including barriers to education, healthcare, and employment. The text examines the complexities of proving statelessness, emphasizing that individuals must demonstrate their inability to claim nationality from specific states rather than lacking nationality entirely.

The book explores the foundational principles of international human rights law, emphasizing the universal and inalienable rights inherent to every individual, as articulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It argues that these rights transcend local laws and cultural factors, asserting that the state exists to serve the individual, not the other way around. The text highlights the sacred nature of human rights, advocating for their protection as a reflection of humanity's divine creation.

Die Bedeutung der Rechtsprechung als Quelle des Rechts wird eingehend betrachtet, insbesondere im Kontext des Common Law, wo Urteile von Berufungsgerichten bindend sind und die Entwicklung des Rechts maßgeblich beeinflussen. Der Grundsatz "stare decisis" spielt eine zentrale Rolle, da er die Kontinuität und Vorhersehbarkeit in der Rechtsprechung gewährleistet. Im Gegensatz dazu wird in romanisch-germanischen Rechtssystemen der Rechtsprechung weniger Gewicht beigemessen, da hier die Gesetzgebung als primäre Quelle des Rechts angesehen wird.

Staatenlosigkeit betrifft weltweit über 10 Millionen Menschen, die aufgrund fehlender Staatsbürgerschaft grundlegende Rechte wie Bildung, Gesundheitsversorgung und Beschäftigung nicht in Anspruch nehmen können. Diese Menschen stehen vor erheblichen Hindernissen und Enttäuschungen, da sie von Regierungen oft willkürlich ausgeschlossen werden. Der Text betont die Notwendigkeit von rechtlichen und politischen Reformen, um dieses Problem anzugehen, und hebt die Rolle von UNHCR, anderen UN-Organisationen und der Zivilgesellschaft hervor, um Staatenlosen Unterstützung zu bieten und die Verantwortung der Regierungen zu betonen.