National tribunals
The country administers justice itself
National courts are the pillars of justice within each country, responsible for applying laws and delivering fair judgments for offenses ranging from civil disputes to the most serious crimes. Their functioning reflects the diversity of legal systems around the world and plays a central role in protecting citizens' rights, maintaining public order, and promoting justice. Justice Info covers the prosecutions and trials conducted before these national courts when they pertain to crimes under international law.
Tunisian victim gives chilling testimony in courtroom without sound
Torture victim and murder witness 53-year-old Bessma Baliî is a survivor of crimes committed under former Tunisian dictator Ben Ali. On September 28, she gave chilling testimony to the specialized transitional justice court in the northeastern coastal town of Nabeul. The trial was then postponed.
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