Procedural Justice?

Brianne McGonigle Leyh is an attorney specializing in international criminal law and procedure, human rights, victims' rights and transitional justice. In 2002 she received her Bachelors degree (BA) from Boston University, graduating magna cum laude with a self-crafted major in the study of international law and human rights. She received her Law degree (JD) in 2006 from American University's Washington College of Law, graduating cum laude, and one year later her Masters degree (MA) in International Affairs from American University's School of International Service. In 2006 she began working for Utrecht University's Netherlands Institute of Human Rights as a PhD candidate and lecturer and since April 2011 holds a research position with this same institute. In addition to her academic work she co-Directs the Netherlands Office of the Public International Law & Policy Group, which is a global pro bono law firm that provides legal assistance to states and non-state entities on the negotiation and implementation of peace agreements, the drafting of post-conflict constitutions, and the creation and operation of war crimes tribunals. Previously, she has worked as co-Counsel on a legal team representing civil parties before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and has held a Visiting Professional position at the International Criminal Court's Office of Public Counsel for Victims. Brianne is married with one daughter and currently resides in the Netherlands.

'Procedural Justice? Victim Participation in International Criminal Proceedings represents the most comprehensive assessment of victim participation to date. [It is] an essential text for scholars and practitioners to navigate and understand the plethora of jurisprudence on victim participation before international criminal courts and tribunals. McGonigle Leyh's study provides a cogent basis to re-examine, debate and improve victim participation in international criminal proceedings to ensure justice for all.' Luke Moffett in J Int Criminal Justice (2012) 491 '[...A]n important study [...] on the rights of victims in proceedings, i.e. participation of victims in the search for truth and a fair judgment.' Rainer Huhle on www.menschenrechte.org (2 January 2013)