Accountability for War Crimes in the 21st Century: A Fireside Chat with Ambassador Stephen J. Rapp, 02/22

Presented by the David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance

In collaboration with the Criminal Law Society & the Military and Veterans Law Society

Thursday, February 22
4:00 p.m.

Laurence E. Hirsch '71 Classroom (Room 101)
John F. Scarpa Hall

Mark C. Alexander, the Arthur J. Kania Dean at Villanova Law, will host a discussion with Ambassador Stephen J. Rapp, U.S. ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues (2009-15). They will explore the different enforcement institutions for international criminal law, including the International Criminal Court, ad hoc tribunals and domestic courts. Recently, the War Crimes Act was expanded to give the United States jurisdiction to prosecute war crimes committed by anyone anywhere in the world. Now, the question is, “What is the best path forward?” The resurgence of large-scale ground and artillery war in Eastern Europe makes this question an urgent one.

The Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board has approved this event for 1 substantive CLE credit. Please note CLE credit is for in-person attendance only, and registration is required.

This program may qualify as a professional engagement activity or a networking event under the Professional Development II and III curriculum if attendance at this event advances your goals and contributes to developing your professional identity as outlined in the syllabus.

For those who wish to join virtually, a livestream link will be available on the webpage on the day of the event. Following the discussion, a reception will be held in the Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo ’73 and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo ’74 Student Lounge.