The Case of Jean-Claude Duvalier
This 47-page report examines the legal and practical questions surrounding the case and concludes that Haiti has an obligation under international law to investigate and prosecute the grave violations of human rights under Duvalier's rule. The report also addresses Haiti's capacity to carry out the trial, the question of the statute of limitations, and Duvalier's personal involvement in alleged criminal acts.
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ISBN: 1-56432-762-0
ISBN: 1-56432-762-0
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- Haiti’s Rendezvous with History
- I. Summary and Recommendations
- II. Human Rights Abuses under Jean-Claude Duvalier
- III. The Proceedings against Duvalier
- IV. Theories of Duvalier’s Liability
- V. Haiti has a Duty to Investigate and Punish Duvalier’s Alleged Crimes
- VI.Institutional Challenges Facing the Prosecution
- VII. Conclusion
- Acknowledgments








