The Blending of Civil and Common Law Traditions: The Pioneering Role of the Italian Criminal Justice System and the Development of International Criminal Courts

Common law systems and civil law systems have traditionally had different approaches to criminal cases. The event discussed these traditional differences, the current changes in the Italian criminal justice system to a more "adversarial" approach, and the novel blending of civil and common law procedures in the international criminal courts. Speakers included professors from Italy and the United States.

Note: This event is the second part of a two-part Inaugural Series Event that began with the Festival of Italian Music and Culture in October 2009, honoring University of the Pacific's 24th President, Pamela Eibeck.

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Schedule
2010
Monday, April 12th
2:00 PM

Welcome and Introductory remarks

Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker, University of the Pacific
Frank Gevurtz, University of the Pacific
Linda Carter, University of the Pacific
Pam Eibeck, University of the Pacific

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:15 PM

Panel 1: Parma-Pacific Connection

Linda Carter, University of the Pacific
Eric McElwain, University of the Pacific
Stefano Maffei, University of Parma
Michael Vitiello, University of the Pacific
Jay Leach, University of the Pacific
Mariel Covarrubias, University of the Pacific

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Panel 2: Italian legal system

Stefano Maffei, University of Parma
Louis del Duca, Penn State

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

4:45 PM

Panel 3: Blending of civil and common law in international criminal tribunals

Fausto Pocar, University of Milan
Christopher Blakesley, University of Nevada

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

5:45 PM

Music by students from Pacific Conservatory (invited) and Reception

Pacific Conservatory

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM