Human Rights

The Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic

On June 3, 2015, Catherine Samba-Panza, the then transitional president of the Central African Republic (CAR), promulgated organic law 15/003 establishing the Special Criminal Court (SCC).[1] A hybrid tribunal integrated into the Central African justice system, the SCC will employ international and national staff and apply a mix of Central African and international law.

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Topic 1
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22
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2
Author: 
Patryk Labuda
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International Law in Domestic Courts
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law
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