Leslie Johns

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Leslie Johns is a Professor of Political Science and Professor of Law (by courtesy) at UCLA. Her research and teaching lies at the intersection of international law and international relations.

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The Uneven Application of Universal Jurisdiction: Living with Impunity vs. Living in Fear

This will be a busy fall for French courts.  Two major cases are testing France’s approach towards international justice. First, Roger Lumbala Tshitenga, a former Congolese warlord accused of crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War, is set to go on trial in November through December. Second, Eugene Rwamucyo, a former doctor accused of complicity in…

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