Spanish Lower House Passes Bill Limiting Universal Jurisdiction

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
25
Issue: 
9
Abstract: 
On June 25, 2009, Spain’s lower house of Parliament passed a bill to limit the application of universal jurisdiction and restrict Spain’s ability to prosecute crimes against humanity and cases involved alleged serious breaches of international human rights. The bill will go to the Spanish Senate for final vote in the fall...(more)