Universal Jurisdiction Former Head Of State Immunity Torture

Universal jurisdiction; former head of state immunity; torture is a key legal principle explored in case law.

Cases Applying This Concept

R v. Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendiary Magistrate, ex parte Pinochet Ugarte (No 3)[2000] 1 AC 147, [1999] UKHL 17

Exam Application

Apply universal jurisdiction former head of state immunity torture by identifying the relevant facts, citing the leading case, and explaining the ratio.