Geoffrey Robertson
Leading British human rights lawyer, former president of the UN War Crimes Court for Sierra Leone, and author of several books on human rights.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 54min
The secret of how to topple tyrants and dictators — and crimes against humanity under the microscope
Marcel Dirsus, a political scientist who studies how dictators collapse, explains why tyrants depend on small coalitions and how nonviolent mobilization can split regimes. Geoffrey Robertson, an international law expert, discusses trials, Nuremberg’s legacy and accountability for mass crimes. Dorcy Rugamba, a Rwandan survivor and playwright, reflects on reconciliation, Gacaca courts and the survivors’ need to tell their stories.
Apr 13, 2021 • 1h 5min
Amal Clooney, Geoffrey Robertson and Bill Browder on a Plan B for Human Rights
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.
