Nuremberg’s citizen prosecutor: Benjamin Ferencz and the birth of international justice

• Library

To commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, the Library is hosting an event focused on the presentation of Professor Gregory Gordon's book, Nuremberg’s Citizen Prosecutor: Benjamin Ferencz and the Birth of International Justice.

Professor Gregory Gordon's book, outlines the life of Benjamin Ferencz, one of the great champions of justice in the twentieth century, detailing his journey from the Nuremberg Trials to the first trial at the International Criminal Court.

Professor Gregory Gordon conducted some of his research at the EUI Library using the Ben Ferencz archives held there.

Programme overview: 

This event begins with a welcome from Pep Torn, Director, EUI Library, followed by a presentation by Valentina Spiga, Law Information Specialist, EUI Library, on the Ferencz microfiche collection held at the Library. Professor Gregory Gordon will then present his book, Nuremberg’s citizen prosecutor: Benjamin Ferencz and the birth of international justice, after which Professor Elias Dinas, EUI, SPS Department, will deliver a further presentation. The event will conclude with a Q&A session with the audience and closing remarks by Valentina Spiga.

Event location: EUI Library