Abstract
Plenary sessions in BIIJ 2013 sought to advance earlier discussions by identifying the ways in which contemporary international justice is influenced by the “human rights era” in which we live, and by sharing thoughts about how best to ensure that populations across the globe benefit from this heightened awareness of human rights issues. Sessions were organized around five themes: 1) The Expanding Impact of Human Rights Law on International Courts and Tribunals; 2) The Impact of International Human Rights Norms at the National Level 3) How Universal Are Human Rights? 4) The Role of State Engagement and Diplomacy in International Justice; 5) The Future of International Courts and Tribunals: What Developments and Models Will We See in 20 Years?