The Cost of Civilianising the Law of War.

The article focuses on the trial of Ben Roberts-Smith and whether civilian courts are suitable for judging alleged war crimes. Topics include the tension between military justice and civilian legal systems, the influence of international law like the Rome Statute, and concerns that civilianisation o...

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Publicado en:	Quadrant Magazine Vol. 70; no. 5; pp. 26 - 29
Autor principal:	CLEGG, LOUISE
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Quadrant Magazine Co Inc. May2026
Materias:	War crime trials Courts War crimes International criminal law Government accountability Courts-martial & courts of inquiry
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Sumario:	The article focuses on the trial of Ben Roberts-Smith and whether civilian courts are suitable for judging alleged war crimes. Topics include the tension between military justice and civilian legal systems, the influence of international law like the Rome Statute, and concerns that civilianisation of war crimes law may distort accountability and military effectiveness.