How are cases decided by judges? A question that remains at the centre of legal and jurisprudential debate, its relevance cannot be overstated in the 21st century. From Sir Owen Dixon’s doctrine of ‘strict and complete legalism’ to the evolving concept of judicial activism, much scholarship exists in answer to this. Despite the criticism the latter faces, it does, and must continue to, play an important role within judiciaries at both the domestic and international level.

Today marks half a century since the beginning of the Cambodian Genocide. In remembering this anniversary, we must turn our minds not only to the lives lost, but to the genocide’s lasting impacts and enduring legacy. Now more than ever, reflection is essential to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated.