Bestsellerautor Philippe Sands: Völkerrecht darf nicht selektiv sein
Summary
Philipp Sands discusses his upcoming award of the German Book Trade Peace Prize, reflecting on his family's Holocaust history and his relationship with Germany. He explains how his work bridges international law and literature, particularly in his book about Lviv and the origins of genocide law. Sands also addresses the current crisis of international law, criticizing political silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Finally, he outlines his new book on ecocide, arguing that environmental destruction must be recognized as a fifth crime against humanity.
Topics discussed
Philipp Sands awarded the Peace Prize of German Book Trade
Biography and family history of Philipp Sands
Sands' relationship with Germany and its past
Transition from legal scholar to literary author
Origin story of the book 'Return to Lemberg'
Lauterpacht and Lemkin as role models
The crisis of international law and current conflicts
Critique of German silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Defining ecocide as a crime and Sands' motivation
Legal boundaries of ecocide and responsibility
Outlook for international recognition of ecocide
Preview of Sands' upcoming book on ecocide
Closing remarks and acknowledgments
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