Sir Geoffrey Nice

Schools and hospitals bombed. Strikes on apartment buildings. Energy facilities targeted. And attacks on neighbouring states. Have Israel, the US, and Iran broken international law in the war, or what legal justification might they claim?  In this episode:  Geoffrey Nice, Human rights lawyer and former International Criminal Court prosecutor. Brian Finucane, Senior Adviser with the U.S. Program at International Crisis Group Nicholas Tsagourias, Professor of International Law at the University of Sheffield. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Professor Sir Geoffrey Nice KC, a seasoned barrister and former international prosecutor, discusses how legal frameworks can alter our approach to war. He explores the evolution of international humanitarian law and the significance of the Genocide Convention in preventing atrocities. Nice critiques the political reluctance to recognize genocide and emphasizes the value of people's tribunals in giving victims a voice. He questions whether the threat of accountability can deter future conflicts, urging the importance of perseverance in the pursuit of justice.

Rob Bonta, California's State Attorney General, discusses suing the president to remove military troops from the streets during immigration raids, calling it an unnecessary escalation. Geoffrey Nice, an international human rights lawyer, provides insights on the complexities of military involvement in civilian protests and accountability in warfare. Meanwhile, Monroe Nichols, Mayor of Tulsa, highlights his Road to Repair initiative aimed at addressing injustices from the Tulsa race massacre, emphasizing the importance of historical acknowledgment and reparative justice.