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Victims as perpetrators

Episode 7 of the Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal? podcast, hosted by Nicola Quaedvlieg and Alette Smeulers, titled "Victims as perpetrators " was published on November 1, 2023 and runs 52 minutes.

November 1, 2023 ·52m · Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal?

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The distinction between perpetrators and victims of mass atrocities may seem clear. However, in reality, some people are both victims and perpetrators at the same time. In this episode, we discuss two such examples, namely that of Dominic Ongwen and Ans van Dijk. What is their story? Can they be blamed for their crimes? And how should criminal law account for such cases? We do so together with Professor of Law Mark Drumbl.

The distinction between perpetrators and victims of mass atrocities may seem clear. However, in reality, some people are both victims and perpetrators at the same time. In this episode, we discuss two such examples, namely that of Dominic Ongwen and Ans van Dijk. What is their story? Can they be blamed for their crimes? And how should criminal law account for such cases? We do so together with Professor of Law Mark Drumbl.

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