Tomás Fernández Fiks

Tomás Fernández Fiks holds an LL.M. (Master of Laws) from Columbia Law School. His research is focused on Jurisprudence, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law.

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The dark side of amnesty laws: impunity guaranteed. The case of Nicaragua

The dark side of amnesty laws: impunity guaranteed. The case of Nicaragua

Amnesty laws can, in principle, be an acceptable transitional justice mechanism. It is sometimes the case that, due to lack of resources or political instability, criminal prosecutions are not a viable option against perpetrators of ...
El lado oscuro de las leyes de amnistía: impunidad garantizada. El caso de Nicaragua

El lado oscuro de las leyes de amnistía: impunidad garantizada. El caso de Nicaragua

Las leyes de amnistía son, en principio, herramientas de justicia transicional perfectamente aceptables. En ocasiones, debido a factores tales como escasez de recursos o inestabilidad política, no es posible juzgar penalmente a los ...