Complete database of events related to the internal armed conflict in Peru, extracted from the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR). 5,159 events documented from 1817 to 2003.
The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was approved by Peru through Legislative Resolution No. 27517 on 13 November 2001. This statute includes provisions related to the prohibition of slavery and its contemporary forms, such as forced labor and servitude. The approval marked a significant step in Peru's commitment …
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 1998 with the adoption of the Rome Statute. It defines war crimes, including grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, such as attacks against those not participating in hostilities. The ICC aims to prosecute individuals for crimes like slavery and violations of personal …
The crime of genocide was incorporated into national law with the Penal Code of 1991, categorizing it as a crime against life, body, and health. In 1998, through Law No. 26926, genocide was reclassified under Crimes against Humanity, expanding protection to social groups as potential victims. This legal framework allows …
The Barcelona Traction case, decided by the International Court of Justice in 1970, emphasized the concept of obligations erga omnes, which are obligations of states towards the international community as a whole. These obligations include the protection of fundamental human rights, such as protection against slavery and racial discrimination. The …
The Convention on Slavery was approved by the League of Nations on September 25, 1926, and came into force on March 9, 1927. It defined slavery as the condition of an individual over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised. This convention …
The Convention on Slavery of 1926 was developed by the League of Nations and served as a declarative statement of customary international law against slavery. It marked a significant international condemnation of slavery prior to World War II. The convention aimed to codify existing customary international law to combat slavery …
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