What Determines Perceptions of Bias toward the International Criminal Court? Evidence from Kenya

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Geoff Dancy

Tulane University

Yvonne Dutton

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law; Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Tessa Alleblas

Independent

Eamon Aloyo

Leiden University

Date Written: December 26, 2019

Abstract

Which Kenyans are most likely to believe the International Criminal Court is biased against Africans? Building on pluralistic models of public opinion and psychological studies, we aim to contribute to emerging research on attitudes toward international courts. We expect that group attachments will drive attitudes towards international institutions. Yet we also theorize that exposure to violence makes individuals more likely to support international justice and reject narratives that would have the effect of insulating those who have committed crimes from being held accountable. Using new survey data from 507 Kenyans in the fall of 2015, we find support for our hypotheses.

Suggested Citation

Dancy, Geoff and Dutton, Yvonne and Dutton, Yvonne and Alleblas, Tessa and Aloyo, Eamon, What Determines Perceptions of Bias toward the International Criminal Court? Evidence from Kenya (December 26, 2019). Journal of Conflict Resolution, Forthcoming, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Research Paper 2019-11, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3532062

Geoff Dancy

Tulane University ( email )

United States

Yvonne Dutton

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

530 West New York Street
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United States

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

530 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
United States

Tessa Alleblas

Independent ( email )

Eamon Aloyo (Contact Author)

Leiden University ( email )

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Leiden, Zuid Holland 2300 RA
Netherlands

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