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Since 2002, the International Criminal Code has made it possible to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity committed abroad in Germany. Since then, these crimes have been subject to prosecution in German courts, even if they were committed abroad. On this basis, trials have been held regarding war crimes in Syria and the genocide in Rwanda; evidence is currently being gathered for a… Read More »War Crimes in German Courts: Opportunities and Challenges in the Application of International Criminal Law

Together with the German Bar Association and experts, we will explore the following question in Berlin on October 17, 2023: How can access to justice be made more equitable?

In collaboration with the Kinemathek Karlsruhe, we’re embarking on a cinematic journey to explore the themes of law and justice—between utopia and reality. Join us and a select group of experts for discussions on climate, punishment, sports, and justice, and discover with us the highlights of international film culture. Our next film and discussion evening: "Die anderen Plätze" by Marco Kugel, Simon… Read More »„The Other Places“ – „Law and Justice“ Film and Discussion Series“

Book Discussion: A City Without Growth? GlobeForum „Climate Change & Demographic Change as an Opportunity“ as part of the „GlobeFestival“ What does it mean to have a world full of shrinking cities? Are they doomed to decline, or can we decouple population decline from economic decline, abandoned buildings, and impoverishment? The book „Smaller Cities in a Shrinking World,“ published in June 2023… Read More »Event Recommendation: GlobeBook „Climate Change & Demographic Change as Opportunities“ (Book Discussion)

Civil Emergency? GlobeForum on „Climate Protests and the Rule of Law in Conflict” As part of this year’s GlobeFestival in Leipzig, a discussion will take place on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Stiftung Forum Recht, featuring Dr. Karsten Haustein (University of Leipzig, Institute of Meteorology), Luka Scott (press spokesperson for Ende Gelände and spokesperson for Repression nicht Zustellbar), Eric von Dömming (Research Institute for Social Cohesion, research associate), and Jana Wolf (Ludwig Maximilian University… Read More »Event Recommendation: GlobeForum „Climate Protests and the Rule of Law in Conflict”

In collaboration with the City of Karlsruhe’s Science Office, the Forum Recht Foundation is hosting the next „digitalk“—the Karlsruhe Digital Roundtable—on Thursday, November 23, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m., the next „digitalk“—the Karlsruhe Digital Roundtable—on the topic “Prank Calls and Fake Videos—How Can We Recognize Deepfakes and Protect Ourselves?” Short keynote presentations will be followed by a panel discussion. The audience is cordially invited… Read More »digiTALK – The Karlsruhe Digital Roundtable on Deep Fakes

In cooperation with the Kinemathek Karlsruhe, we’re embarking on a cinematic exploration of the themes of law and justice—somewhere between utopia and reality. Join us and selected experts in a discussion on climate, punishment, sports, and justice, and discover with us the highlights of international film culture. Our next film and discussion evening: "Rashomon" by Akira Kurosawa (Japan, 1951). A… Read More »„Rashomon“ – „Law and Justice“ Film and Discussion Series“