Papers by Magnus Killander
Research Handbook on Extraterritoriality in International Law, 2023
This chapter explores two aspects of extraterritoriality and Africa. The first deals with crimina... more This chapter explores two aspects of extraterritoriality and Africa. The first deals with criminal law. It considers the extent to which African states provide for extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction, how this has been influenced by international law, United Nations (UN) and African, and the limited application of this extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction in practice. The
African Human Rights Law Journal, 2016
The year 2014 saw the adoption by the AU Assembly of a protocol providing the African Court with ... more The year 2014 saw the adoption by the AU Assembly of a protocol providing the African Court with jurisdiction over international crimes, and a revised protocol on the Pan-African Parliament providing it with power to adopt 'model legislation'. With regard to implementation, the Ebola epidemic in West Africa affected the effective functioning of, in particular, the African Commission. However, despite this and other challenges, the African Commission adopted important normative instruments, such as a resolution on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, responded to violations through urgent appeals and press releases, and engaged with states through missions and the state reporting procedure. The Commission also adopted some interesting jurisprudence in the period under review. The African Children's Rights Committee consolidated its position as the main regional body for the protection of children's rights in Africa. The African Court received an increasing number of cases and handed down two judgments on merits and an advisory opinion. 
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Papers by Magnus Killander