International Criminal Court (ICC)
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How International Justice Can Succeed in Ukraine and Beyond
A combination of innovative and long-overdue improvements could help ensure accountability for atrocities in this war and in so many others.

Top Cover: Congressional Republicans Pave Way for US Policy Shift on Int’l Criminal Court
We cataloged every Congressional Republican statement on the International Criminal Court exercising jurisdiction over Russian nationals committing war crimes in Ukraine.

Should We Worry that the President Called Putin a “War Criminal” Out Loud?
As clear as it is that information has become a central weapon in this war, and as much harm as some kinds of information can do, this statement may for be less worrisome than…

Is Genocide Occurring in Ukraine? An Expert Explainer on Indicators and Assessments
Russia has committed atrocities in Ukraine, but policymakers should approach the issue of genocide with caution.

Pressing US Officials on Russia and Int’l Criminal Court: The Interview We Should be Hearing
The U.S. position on the International Criminal Court has created confusion. Here are key facts for journalists who need to press Biden administration officials on the U.S. position…

Чи відбувається геноцид в Україні? Пояснення експерта про індикатори й оцінки
"Протягом місяця з моменту офіційного відкриття Міжнародним кримінальним судом розслідування можливих…

Конституційні обмеження України: як домогтися відповідальності за злочин агресії
"Якщо коли-небудь був час для притягнення до відповідальності за злочин агресії, то це він. Знайти…

Ukraine’s Constitutional Constraints: How to Achieve Accountability for the Crime of Aggression
Russia's crime of aggression must be prosecuted in a way that is consistent with both international and Ukrainian law.

Необхідність перегляду юрисдикційного режиму злочину агресії
"Держави, які гучно засуджують вторгнення Росії, повинні продемонструвати свою підтримку дотриманню…

The Need to Reexamine the Crime of Aggression’s Jurisdictional Regime
"What is needed in the long run is for States Parties to the ICC’s Rome Statute to amend the crime of aggression’s jurisdictional regime and create more jurisdiction in support…

Why the ICC’s First Trial on Darfur is About More Than Securing Justice
Ali Kushayb's trial opens as the military reasserts its control over Sudan. Justice - and peace - will require holding perpetrators accountable, even those who are currently in…

Russia, the Int’l Criminal Court, and the Malign Legacy of the U.S. “War on Terror”
"The risk: An erroneous ruling by the Court would do severe damage to the Georgia and Ukraine investigations and international humanitarian law more generally. The opportunity:…