Introduction

Jeffrey Robertson is one of the best-known widely travelled and experienced human rights lawyers in the world. He has represented high-profile clients like Salman Rushdiep, Julian Assange and President Lula of Brazil. The prevailing global trend seems to be in the direction of more authoritarianism,. More nationalism and less commitment to multilateral cooperation on issues of rights and justice. How big a deal is the ICC's decision to charge Vladimir Putin with war crimes and issue an arrest warrant?