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How Democracies Fail to Purge Dictators' Judges: A Global Legal History
Dictatorship, Democracy, and Transitional Justice in Global Legal History
This video, based on the book "Dictatorship, Democracy, and Transitional Justice in Global Legal History" edited by Ignacio Czeguhn and Jan Thiessen, explores the unsettling truth about legal transitions from dictatorship to democracy. From post-Nazi Berlin to Franco's Spain and modern-day Nicaragua, we reveal how authoritarian legal systems often survive regime change. Discover why former Nazis kept their jobs in West Berlin's courts, how Italy kept Mussolini's civil code, and why Spain's amnesty law is still controversial today. By examining cases from Europe, Latin America, and Asia, we uncover the hidden battle between continuity and rupture in justice systems. If you've ever wondered why some democracies still struggle with their authoritarian past, this video will change how you see the rule of law.
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