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Opening the black box of international criminal investigations: Challenges of culture and practice
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https://doi.org/10.35295/osls.iisl.2785Parole chiave:
International criminal investigations, eyewitness testimony, cross-cultural communication, cultural humility, open source intelligenceAbstract
This Special Issue examines the everyday practice of international criminal investigations, focusing on how culture, communication, and technology shape what comes to count as truth. Drawing on interdisciplinary contributions, it shows that investigative work in post-conflict settings depends on the history of the conflict, the evidence that is available, institutional constraints, and how investigators and witnesses interpret and communicate events. The articles highlight the importance of cultural humility, careful communication from first contact to courtroom, and critical reflection on emerging technologies. Together, they demonstrate that improving international investigations requires context-sensitive practices that explicitly acknowledge uncertainty and reduce bias.
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