Universal Jurisdiction for International Crimes in the Asia-Pacific. This project aims to investigate how universal jurisdiction is used to prosecute atrocities in the Asia-Pacific. Advancing internat

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Universal Jurisdiction for International Crimes in the Asia-Pacific. This project aims to investigate how universal jurisdiction is used to prosecute atrocities in the Asia-Pacific. Advancing international relations theories about how norms are adapted in different contexts, it expects to generate new knowledge about how universal jurisdiction can be applied to prosecute crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide in domestic courts – regardless of where the violence occurred, or the perpetrator or victims’ nationalities. Expected outcomes include an evidence base for improved decision-making and collaborations for practitioners and officials investigating and prosecuting international crimes in the Asia-Pacific. Benefits include improved access to justice and enhanced responses to atrocity crimes.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4803 - International and Comparative Law. Lead: Dr Emma Palmer