Intelligence Squared Amal Clooney, Geoffrey Robertson and Bill Browder on a Plan B for Human Rights
Apr 13, 2021
Geoffrey Robertson, a prominent human rights lawyer and author, joins Bill Browder, a former financier advocating for justice after the murder of his lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky. They discuss a 'plan B for human rights' that emphasizes the importance of Magnitsky legislation in holding abusers accountable. The conversation highlights how targeted sanctions can combat global injustice and the personal stories that have fueled this movement. They also critique existing international justice frameworks and stress the need for reform to better protect human rights.
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Strengthening Sanctions
- Magnitsky sanctions should extend to family members, impacting their access to Western institutions.
- Name and shame individuals like judges complicit in human rights abuses to increase pressure.
Independent Oversight
- Current Magnitsky laws lack independent oversight, relying solely on government decisions.
- An independent body of experts, like in the Australian proposal, should evaluate and recommend targets.
Expanding the Network
- Expand the Magnitsky network beyond Western nations to include countries like Japan, India, and Singapore.
- The ICC prosecutor could collaborate with Magnitsky groups on sanctions where prosecution is difficult.
