Introduction -- Filartiga v. Pena-Irala : the birth of transnational litigation -- Filartiga and the development of transnational litigation -- Conclusion
Summary
Victims of human rights abuses have filed civil lawsuits in US courts to seek redress for their injuries. This book seeks to promote accountability for violations of international law. It tells the story of Filartiga v Pena-Irala, one of the significant examples of human rights litigation in the United States
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 763-785) and index
