Panel One: Litigating History
Dekmejian, Richard, Reginbogin, Herbert, Sassounian, Harut & Romano, Cesare
Abstract
Speakers:Dr. Richard DekmejianDr. Herbert ReginboginMr. Harut Sassounian Moderator:Professor Cesare P.R. Romano The first panel will discuss the ethical, philosophical and moral issues of litigating distant historic mass violations of human rights. Should there be a limit to attempts to redress historically wrongful acts?
How far back in time should we go? Should the courtroom door ever be closed? If so, who decides when it is going to be closed for good? This panel will put litigation of such events into historical perspective.