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Dr. Julie Fraser

Assistant Professor 
Law, Economics and Governance
Utrecht University School of Law
International and European Law
International and European Law
 
Law, Economics and Governance
Utrecht University School of Law
International and European Law
International and European Law
Johanna Hudiggebouw
Achter Sint Pieter 200
3512 HT Utrecht

Dr. Julie Fraser

Assistant Professor
International and European Law
International and European Law
j.a.fraser@uu.nl
Profile Publications Activities Prizes In the media Research Teaching Contact
Profile Publications Activities Prizes In the media Research Teaching Contact
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Highlighted publications

Fraser, J. A. (2020). Social Institutions and International Human Rights Law Implementation: Every Organ of Society. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108777711
Fraser, J. A. (2019). Challenging State-centricity and legalism: promoting the role of social institutions in the domestic implementation of international human rights law. International Journal of Human Rights, 23(6), 974-992. https://doi.org/10.1080/13642987.2019.1577539
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/407595/Challenging_State_centricity_and_legalism_promoting_the_role_of_social_institutions_in_the_domestic_implementation_of_international_human_rights_law.pdf?sequence=1

Publications

2024

Scholarly publications

Fraser, J., Spijkers, O., & Giakoumakis, E. (Eds.) (2024). Netherlands Yearbook of International Law 2022 vol 53: Reparations in International Law: A Critical Reflection. Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/9789462656260
Fraser, J. (2024). Bringing the Law to Life: Judicial Operationalisation of International Human Rights Law in the Domestic Sphere. In A. Tømte, & E. Riyadi (Eds.), International Human Rights and Local Courts: Human Rights Interpretation in Indonesia (1 ed., pp. 36-56). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003431350-3

2023

Professional publications

Fraser, J. (2023). Articles of War blog symposium on Al Hassan case before ICC: “Islam Itself Is Not on Trial”: Culture and Religion in Al Hassan: Articles of War blog symposium on Al Hassan case before ICC. Web publication/site https://lieber.westpoint.edu/islam-itself-not-on-trial-culture-religion-al-hassan/
Fraser, J. (2023). Hague Courts Dialogue Series podcast - International Criminal Court arrest warrants for President Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova: What are the legal and political implications?. Digital or Visual Products, Hague Courts Dialogue Series. https://podcasts.apple.com/pe/podcast/1-2-international-criminal-court-arrest-warrants-for/id1637609183?i=1000619510390
Fraser, J., Yerkes, M., Bayrak, M. M., & Rijnhout, R. (2023). Podcast: Focused on the Future: What role do communities play in societal changes for the long-term benefit?. Digital or Visual Products, Springcast. https://app.springcast.fm/17761/communities
Fraser, J. (2023). Book review: Rediscovery and Revival in Islamic Environmental Law: Back to the Future of Nature's Trust, by Samira Idllalène Cambridge University Press. Transnational Environmental Law, 12(2), 451-456. https://doi.org/10.1017/S2047102523000043
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/433295/rediscovery-and-revival-in-islamic-environmental-law-back-to-the-future-of-natures-trust-by-samira-idllalene-cambridge-university-press-2021-200-pp-pound85-hb-pound20-pb-usdollar30-ebk-isbn-9781108488.pdf?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Fraser, J., & Putri, A. (2023). One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? Legislative Reform on the Path to Justice for Victims of Sexual Violence in Indonesia: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? Legislative Reform on the Path to Justice for Victims of Sexual Violence in Indonesia. Web publication/site, Montaigne blog. https://blog.montaignecentre.com/en/one-step-forward-two-steps-back-legislative-reform-on-the-path-to-justice-for-victims-of-sexual-violence-in-indonesia/

2022

Scholarly publications

Fraser, J., & Boerefijn, I. (2022). The UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and its Optional Protocol, second edition. In P. Schulz, R. Halperin-Kaddari, B. Rudolf, & M. Freeman (Eds.), The UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and its Optional Protocol (second ed.). Oxford University Press.
Fraser, J. (2022). A seat at the table: Islamic law’s neglected potential in universalising international humanitarian law. In N. Weiss, & A. Zimmerman (Eds.), Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law: Challenges Ahead (pp. 223-238). (Association of Human Rights Institutes). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/human-rights-and-international-humanitarian-law-9781839108266.html
Fraser, J. (2022). Book Review, The Human Right to a Healthy Environment (CUP 2018) by John Knox and Ramin Pejan: Book review by Julie Fraser. Nordic Journal of Human Rights, 40(1), 264-267. https://doi.org/10.1080/18918131.2022.2057694
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/423031/The_Human_Right_to_a_Healthy_Environment.pdf?sequence=1
Fraser, J., & Henderson, L. (2022). The human rights turn in climate change litigation and responsibilities of legal professionals. Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights, 40(1), 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1177/09240519221085342
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/419755/09240519221085342.pdf?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Fraser, J., & Jackson, E. (2022). Knowledge clip: Introducing interviewing as a method for legal research. Web publication/site, . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJjX4JAWZ-o

2021

Scholarly publications

Buyse, A., Fortin, K., Mc Gonigle, B., & Fraser, J. (2021). The Rule of Law from Below – A Concept Under Development. Utrecht Law Review, 17(2), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.36633/ulr.771
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/413441/771_2407_1_PB.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Fraser, J. (2021). Culture as Key to Realising Rights in Times of Crisis: COVID19. Web publication/site, Opinio Juris. http://opiniojuris.org/2021/12/23/culture-as-key-to-realising-rights-in-times-of-crisis-covid19/
Fraser, J. (2021). Asymmetrical Haircuts: Justice Update – Afghanistan Accountability. Digital or Visual Products https://www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/justice-update-afghanistan-accountability/
Fraser, J. (2021). Blog Symposium: The International Criminal Court’s conviction of Dominic Ongwen, a former child soldier abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army. Web publication/site https://armedgroups-internationallaw.org/2021/04/12/blog-symposium-the-international-criminal-courts-conviction-of-dominic-ongwen-a-former-child-soldier-abducted-by-the-lords-resistance-army/

2020

Scholarly publications

Fraser, J. A., & Mc Gonigle, B. N. (2020). Intersections of Law and Culture at the International Criminal Court: Introduction. In J. Fraser, & B. McGonigle Leyh (Eds.), Intersections of Law and Culture at the International Criminal Court (pp. 1-13). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781839107306
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/414599/Intersections_of_Law_and_Culture_at_the_Internatio..._1._Intersections_of_law_and_culture_at_the_International_Criminal_Cour..._.pdf?sequence=1
Fraser, J. A. (2020). Exploring legal compatibilities and pursuing cultural legitimacy: Islamic law and the ICC. In J. Fraser, & B. McGonigle Leyh (Eds.), Intersections of Law and Culture at the International Criminal Court (pp. 378-396). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781839107306
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/414598/Intersections_of_Law_and_Culture_at_the_Internatio..._19._Exploring_legal_compatibilities_and_pursuing_cultural_legitimacy_I..._.pdf?sequence=1
Fraser, J. A., & Mc Gonigle, B. N. (Eds.) (2020). Intersections of Law and Culture at the International Criminal Court. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/intersections-of-law-and-culture-at-the-international-criminal-court-9781839107290.html
Fraser, J. A. (2020). Social Institutions and International Human Rights Law Implementation: Every Organ of Society. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108777711

Professional publications

Fraser, J. A. (2020, Jun 15). Reclaiming Human Rights: While the US Detracts, Non-State Actors Step Up. Opinio Juris. http://opiniojuris.org/2020/06/15/reclaiming-human-rights-while-the-us-detracts-non-state-actors-step-up/
Fraser, J. A. (2020, Jan 29). The International Criminal Court at 18 years: Things to Watch in 2020. https://blog.montaignecentre.com/en/the-international-criminal-court-at-18-years-things-to-watch-in-2020-2/

2019

Scholarly publications

Fraser, J. A. (2019). In search of new narratives: the role of cultural norms and actors in addressing human rights contestation. In R. Buikema, A. Buyse, & A. Robben (Eds.), Cultures, citizenship, and human rights (pp. 175-195). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324_9780429198588-11
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/387997/fraser.pdf?sequence=1
Fraser, J. A., & Mc Gonigle, B. N. (2019). Transformative reparations: changing the game or more of the same? Cambridge International Law Journal , 8(1), 39-59. Article 2. https://doi.org/10.4337/cilj.2019.01.02
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/407628/_23989181_Cambridge_International_Law_Journal_Transformative_reparations_changing_the_game_or_more_of_the_same_.pdf?sequence=1
Fraser, J. A. (2019). Challenging State-centricity and legalism: promoting the role of social institutions in the domestic implementation of international human rights law. International Journal of Human Rights, 23(6), 974-992. https://doi.org/10.1080/13642987.2019.1577539
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/407595/Challenging_State_centricity_and_legalism_promoting_the_role_of_social_institutions_in_the_domestic_implementation_of_international_human_rights_law.pdf?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Fraser, J. A., & Mc Gonigle, B. N. (2019). Transformative Reparations for Victims under International Law: Changing the Game or More of the Same?. Web publication/site, Montaigne blog.

2018

Scholarly publications

Fraser, J. A. (2018). "Every Organ of Society": Exploring the Role of Social Institutions in the Effective Implementation of International Human Rights Law. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Universiteit Utrecht]. Utrecht University.

Popularising publications

Fraser, J. A., & Mc Gonigle, B. N. (2018). The Rome Statute at 20 Years: Exploring Intersections of Law and Culture at the International Criminal Court. Web publication/site, Montaigne blog. http://blog.montaignecentre.com/index.php/1164/the-rome-statute-at-20-years-exploring-intersections-of-law-and-culture-at-the-international-criminal-court-2/
Fraser, J. A. (2018). ‘Every Organ of Society’: Exploring the Role of Social Institutions in the Effective Implementation of International Human Rights Law. Web publication/site, Montaigne blog.

2017

Scholarly publications

Taylor, M. S. C., Fraser, J. A., & de Hoon, M. (2017). Levenslang uitzichtloosheid in internationaal perspectief. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor de Mensenrechten, 42(2), 205-219.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/407419/10.Hoon_.Fraser.Taylor.pdf?sequence=1
David Contreras, V. M., & Fraser, J. A. (2017). A Legal Pluralist Approach to the Use of Cultural Perspectives in the Implementation and Adjudication of Human Rights Norms. Buffalo Human Rights Law Review, 23(75), 75-118.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/407418/A_Legal_Pluralist_Approach_to_the_Use_of_Cultural_Perspectives_in.pdf?sequence=1
Fraser, J. A. (2017). Inclusive Democracy: Franchise Limitations on Non-Resident Citizens as an Unjust Restriction of Rights under the European Convention on Human Rights. Utrecht Journal of International and European Law, 33(84), 23–43. https://doi.org/10.5334/ujiel.367
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/349693/democracy.pdf?sequence=1
Fraser, J. A., & Prudon, H. H. M. (2017). Integrating Human Rights with Local Norms: Ebola, Burial Practices and the Right to Health in West Africa. Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, 12(1), 71-114. Article 2. https://scholarship.stu.edu/ihrlr/vol12/iss1/3/
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/229177591/Integrating_Human_Rights_with_Local_Norms_Ebola_Burial_Practice.pdf

Professional publications

Fraser, J. A., & Mc Gonigle, B. N. (2017). Bridging Scholarship and Practice: 20 Years of the Public International Law and Policy Group. Utrecht Journal of International and European Law, 33(84), 1-3. http://www.utrechtjournal.org/articles/10.5334/ujiel.401/
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/349349/bridging.pdf?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Fraser, J. A., & Prudon, H. H. M. (2017). Ebola, Burial Practices and the Right to Health in West Africa: Integrating International Human Rights with Local Norms. Web publication/site, Global Health Law Groningen Blog.

Other output

Fraser, J. A. (2017). The Rainy Season in Java: Researching the Role of Islamic Law and Institutions in Promoting Women’s Right to Family Planning in Indonesia. Web publication/site, Montaigne blog. http://blog.montaignecentre.com/index.php/623/the-rainy-season-in-java-researching-the-role-of-islamic-law-and-institutions-in-promoting-womens-right-to-family-planning-in-indonesia/

2016

Professional publications

Fraser, J. A., & von Hebel, H. (2016). O Tribunal Penal Internacional - Comentários ao Art 43 - 52 Estatuto de Roma. In S. Steiner, & L. Brant (Eds.), O Tribunal Penal Internacional - Comentários ao Estatuto de Roma (pp. 721-746). Del Rey.

Other output

Fraser, J. A. (2016). Understanding the Role of NGOs in a State-centric Human Rights System. Web publication/site, Cultures, Citizenship and Human Rights.
Fraser, J. A., & Mc Gonigle, B. N. (2016). When It Rains, It Pours: tracking the recent developments in international criminal justice. Web publication/site, Montaigne blog.

2015

Scholarly publications

Fraser, J. A., & David Contreras, V. (2015). Juvenile Criminal Justice before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Aims and Limitations of the Imprisonment of Children. In Y. Haeck, O. Ruiz-Chiriboga, & C. Burbano Herrera (Eds.), The Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Theory and Practice, Present and Future (pp. 547-572). Intersentia Publishers.

Professional publications

Fraser, J. (2015). Book Review: Cultural Heritage in Transit: Intangible Rights as Human Rights" (Deborah Kapchan ed., University of Pennsylvania Press, 2014). Human Rights Quarterly, 37(2), 556- 561. https://doi.org/10.1353/hrq.2015.0033
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/314739/37.2.fraser.pdf?sequence=1

Other output

Mc Gonigle, B. N., & Fraser, J. A. (2015). Newest ICC Trial Chamber Decision on Victim Participation in the Case against Mr Bosco Ntaganda: A Step in the Right Direction. Web publication/site, Public international law in Action. Blog. https://pilpg.wordpress.com/2015/02/25/newest-icc-trial-chamber-decision-on-victim-participation-in-the-case-against-mr-bosco-ntaganda-a-step-in-the-right-direction/
Mc Gonigle, B. N., & Fraser, J. A. (2015). Fine-tuning the ICC’s Reparations Regime: Appeals Chamber Decision on Reparations in Lubanga Case. Web publication/site, Public International Law and Policy Group blog. http://armedgroups-internationallaw.org/2015/03/19/fine-tuning-the-iccs-reparations-regime/

2014

Scholarly publications

Contreras Garduno, D., & Fraser, J. (2014). The Identification of Victims Before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the International Criminal Court and Its Impact on Participation and Reparation: A Domino Effect? Inter-American and European Human Rights Journal, 7(1-2), 174-203 .

2013

Scholarly publications

Zwart, T., Spyridon Flogaitis, & Fraser, J. (2013). The European Court of Human Rights and its Discontents, Turning Criticism into Strength. Edward Elgar Publishing.

Professional publications

Fraser, J. (2013). The European Convention of Human Rights as a common European endeavour: concluding remarks. In T. Zwart, S. Flogaitis , & J. Fraser (Eds.), The European Court of Human Rights and its Discontents: Turning Criticism into Strength (pp. 192-210). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Fraser, J., Khodakov , A., & Hellman, M. (2013). The International Criminal Court and the Need to Foster Cooperation. In J. Nikitina (Ed.), Legal Dimension of International Community: Mosaic Elements (pp. 49-70). Centre Européen de Coopération Juridique .

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