Universal Jurisdiction

Robertson & Scholte (eds), Encyclopedia of Globalization (New York: Routledge, 2006), vol. 4, 1226–1227

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Roger O'Keefe

Bocconi University - Department of Law

Date Written: 2006

Abstract

The article very briefly explains to a general audience what universal jurisdiction is, why provision for it in treaties has expanded over the years, how it has rarely been exercised in practice, and why it is controversial.

Keywords: Universal Jurisdiction

JEL Classification: K33

Suggested Citation

O'Keefe, Roger, Universal Jurisdiction (2006). Robertson & Scholte (eds), Encyclopedia of Globalization (New York: Routledge, 2006), vol. 4, 1226–1227, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3496684 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3496684

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