Abstract

This article examines the problems that stem from cultural and linguistic differences when international courts make use of witness evidence and points to the need for courts to hear expert testimony on the language and culture of the place where the crime was committed.

Recommended Citation

Cryer, Robert (2006) "A Long Way from Home: Witnesses before International Criminal Tribunals," International Commentary on Evidence: Vol. 4 : Iss. 1, Article 8.
DOI: 10.2202/1554-4567.1055
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ice/vol4/iss1/art8