Sep 5, 2024 2:00 PM
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Delving into Lawfare: Semiotic Perspectives on the Intersection of Law, Politics, and Conflict

Delving into Lawfare: Semiotic Perspectives on the Intersection of Law, Politics, and Conflict

Panel:
[PA] Semiotic Wars: A Study of Semiotic Weaponisation (Robert Boroch)
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Speaker:
Heloisa Akabane
Université Paris Cité
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The semiotic inquiry within legal realms aims to challenge the perceived neutrality of the rule of law, revealing its function as a mythological construct saturated with connotative values crafted by hegemonic groups. This system perpetuates the belief that these values are inherent and natural, conflating the selection of moral and just content with deliberate connotation choices. Consequently, the crystallization of meaning as a right emerges from a struggle among social values, legitimizing the victor's value as just.However, meaning is never given; it must always be constructed or rather conquered. The law dictates which forms of life are normalized, imposing them as rules. This process blurs the distinction between legality and politics, revealing a symbiotic relationship between the two.In this context, the concept of lawfare, surfacing in 1975 and gaining traction in recent years, emerges as a pertinent term. It denotes the weaponization of law, notably seen in the persecution of political adversaries. Lawfare underscores the blurred influence between politics and law, revealing a complex interplay of power dynamics and strategic manipulation within legal systems.Semiotic analysis offers a nuanced understanding of lawfare, uncovering how culture, meanings, and power dynamics intersect within legal and political arenas. It prompts critical examination of the adequacy of legal mechanisms in addressing multifaceted conflicts, urging interdisciplinary approaches to navigate the complexities of contemporary warfare and peacebuilding efforts.

Location:
3.110 room, WLS (Dobra 55 street)

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