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The 2008 Financial Crash

How many Icelandic bankers were convicted?

How many Icelandic bankers faced criminal convictions after 2008?

Several senior executives from Iceland's three largest failed banks were convicted of market manipulation and breach of fiduciary duties between 2012 and 2015, though some convictions were overturned on appeal.

8 May 2024
Elite Accountability

When can the powerful face criminal prosecution?

When can criminal prosecutions be brought against the elite?

Politicians and the wealthy can be prosecuted for corruption, fraud, obstruction of justice, human rights abuses, environmental crimes, terrorism and other offences, though prosecution depends on evidence, prosecutorial discretion and political will.

20 Apr 2024
Capital punishment

If life is a right, what about murderers?

How should justice systems balance the right to life with punishment for those convicted of murder?

Criminal justice systems must balance fundamental rights with justice, public safety and rehabilitation when dealing with convicted murderers, using approaches like life imprisonment and restorative justice.

10 Apr 2024

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