Bad People - and How to Be Rid of Them

Discover the compelling insights of 'Bad People - and How to Be Rid of Them' by Geoffrey Robertson. This groundbreaking book delves into the urgent need for reform in the global justice movement and introduces the innovative Magnitsky Laws—a pivotal alternative for enforcing human rights and combating state-sponsored violence. With rich historical context, Robertson explores how these laws empower citizens to hold abusers accountable, preventing them from entering democratic nations and shielding them from accessing public services. As nationalism rises and populist governments resist international oversight, the need for action has never been more critical. This thought-provoking read is a call to action for everyone concerned about human rights violations worldwide. Perfect for activists, scholars, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of human rights law. Engage with the ideas that challenge the status quo and learn how the Magnitsky movement can act as a beacon of hope in today’s tumultuous political landscape. As you ponder on the practical implications of the laws that safeguard justice, enrich your mind with this essential book that shapes the conversation on accountability and humanity’s moral compass.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761042423
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 272


Description:
Twenty years ago Geoffrey Robertson inspired the global justice movement with his ground-breaking book, Crimes Against Humanity. Since then, the movement has stalled, as nationalism takes hold and populist governments retreat from international courts and refuse to comply with their rulings.

But there is an alternative. The Plan B for human rights looks back to national laws to name, blame and shame abusers. It strips them of their right to enter democratic nations, and of ill-gotten funds they seek to deposit in global banks; and it bars them and their families from schools and hospitals in these countries.

This book explains the background and potential of these laws, which have been called Magnitsky Laws, after Sergei Magnitsky, a lawyer who died in a Russian jail after exposing state corruption. Early versions of them have been introduced in the US, Canada and Britain, and they are now being considered in Australia.

Geoffrey Robertson argues in this book that the Magnitsky movement offers a potent solution to crimes being committed against humanity, whether in America, Russia, China or Belarus. These abuses are a concern for all human beings, and good people are no longer prepared to tolerate them, in their own country or elsewhere in the world. The Magnitsky laws can show the way forward for the global justice movement in the twenty-first century.


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