Child Soldiers, International Crimes And Accountability: Resolving The Dilemma

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1.Introduction and Background…………………………………… 9

1.2. Problem Statement……………………………………………… 10

1.3.Research Objectives…………………………………………….. 11

1.4. Methodology……………………………………………………. 11

1.5.Literature Review………………………………………………. 12

1.6.Synopsis Of Chapters…………………………………………… 12

Chapter 2

Child Soldiers and the International Justice System

2.1. Introduction……………………………………………………. 14

2.2. The case for holding child soldiers accountable……………….. 14

2.3.Child Soldiers and International Criminal Punishment……….... 17

2.4. Conclusion……………………………………………………... 21

Chapter 3

The Law Prohibiting the use of Child Soldiers and Methods of Enforcement

3.1. Introduction…………………………………………………… 22

3.2.International Instruments Prohibiting Recruitment and use of Child Soldiers 22

3.3.Is there a need for more law…………………………………… 28

3.4. Enforcing the law

3.4.1. At an international level…………………………… 29

3.4.2. At State Level……………………………………... 32

3.5.Conclusion……………………………………………………... 33

Chapter 4

Dealing with children who commit International Crimes

4.1. Introduction…………………………………………………… 35

4.2.Non Judicial Mechanisms-Truth and Reconciliation Committees 35

4.3.Judicial Mechanisms-The Courts……………………………… 38

4.4.Conclusion……………………………………………………... 41