InterJust Legal Director Antonia David sat down with Wayamo to discuss partnerships between legal authorities and civil society and how civil society groups can support universal jurisdiction cases.
As global accountability efforts expand, she argues that accountability efforts depend on building trust, long-term collaboration and creative legal strategies, particularly in cases involving war crimes and crimes against humanity. David also examines the challenges of using open-source evidence in common law systems, where stricter evidentiary rules often slow prosecutions.
00:12 When supporting domestic authorities in universal jurisdiction cases, what is the most valuable form of assistance that civil society organisations can provide?
02:38 What is the goal when doing strategic litigation relating to international crimes?
Is it to secure a conviction, “make some noise” or some other goal?
04:08 How can the collaboration between civil society organisations
documenting international crimes and national prosecutorial authorities be improved?
06:43 Common law jurisdictions
often have tough evidentiary rules relating to the submission of evidence.
How has InterJust dealt with this challenge?
08:47 The global accountability landscape is shifting rapidly.
In your view, where do we need to be more creative?
