Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Senegalese Perspectives on International Criminal Law and Accountability for War Crimes: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry

Seydi Ndiaye, Institut Pasteur de Dakar Mamadou Ndiaye, Institut Pasteur de Dakar Mustapha Sallé, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Senegal
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18916531
Published: July 18, 2010

Abstract

This study explores Senegalese perspectives on international criminal law (ICL) and accountability for war crimes within African contexts. This mixed-methods study combines qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys among legal practitioners, judges, and community members. Data analysis will employ thematic coding for textual data and descriptive statistics for survey responses. Senegalese respondents identified the need for improved training on ICL in both judicial and non-judicial settings, with a notable proportion (60%) expressing concerns about the accessibility of legal resources to marginalized communities. The qualitative interviews revealed nuanced understandings of war crimes within Senegalese law, while quantitative surveys provided insights into public awareness and confidence levels regarding ICL application. Enhanced training programmes for legal professionals are recommended alongside community outreach initiatives to improve understanding and accessibility of ICL in Senegal.

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Seydi Ndiaye, Mamadou Ndiaye, Mustapha Sallé (2010). Senegalese Perspectives on International Criminal Law and Accountability for War Crimes: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry. African Law of Evidence, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916531

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African geopoliticsqualitative inquiryjurisprudencelegal anthropologymixed methodspostcolonial studiessocio-legal analysis

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