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Dr. Joseph Rikhof is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Common Law, University of Ottawa, specializing in international criminal law and refugee law. He previously served as Senior Counsel at the Crimes against Humanity and War Crimes Section of Canada's Department of Justice until his retirement in 2017.
- Education: BCL (University of Nijmegen), LL.B (McGill University), Diploma in Air and Space Law (McGill University), PhD (Irish Center for Human Rights)
His research focuses on the intersection of international criminal law, refugee law, and immigration law, particularly regarding the treatment of asylum seekers with criminal backgrounds and accountability for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. He has lectured globally and authored 50+ publications, including influential books on these topics.
Key research trends include analyzing refugee exclusion clauses, non-refoulement principles, complicity in international crimes, and the legal treatment of child soldiers. His work bridges theoretical criminal law with practical applications in international justice systems.
