Trump Sanctions Canadian ICC Judge Kimberly Prost
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Errol Mendes (English only)
Full professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law and former Director of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre
Professor Mendes' expertise lies in constitutional law and human rights, public international law, international criminal law, and global governance.
“As a former visiting lawyer at the ICC and author of one of the leading books on the Court, I saw first-hand how these judges of different nationalities are determined to uphold the rule of law and international humanitarian law globally even if it means they may have to put up with vengeful sanctions such as this one by Trump. It is another example of a lawless attitude by Trump and his cabinet.”
Amir Attaran ( English only)
Full Professor, Common Law Section, Faculty of Law
Professor Attaran’s research includes international development and foreign aid, and international human rights law.
“As a lawyer who sued Canada for transferring detainees to face torture in Afghanistan, the goal was to stop brutality and illegality in that faraway country. But I am now far more worried by the greater brutality and illegality in the White House. America is not our ally. Arresting judges! Just wow!”
Jabeur Fathally (English & French)
Associate Professor, Civil Law, Faculty of Law
Professor Fathally specializes in comparative law and international humanitarian law, with a focus on the interplay between law, religion, and human rights.
“In my opinion, Trump's decision is part of a long history of the US government opposing international justice.”