Field notes “Genocide was not criminalized in Rwanda” “France has many cases relating to the Rwandan genocide. In the five years my Office has existed, we have worked mostly on those cases. France does not extradite Rwandan nationals because genocide was not criminalized at the time. Instead, it opens trials in its own courts – in a way, doing the job for the Rwandan authorities.” Eric Emeraux, Head of the French Central Office to fight crimes against humanity, genocides and war crimes 38