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A New ICC Policy on Complementarity? Let’s Fast Forward to Universal Jurisdiction Allocation

On the heels of the ICC Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation, national prosecutorial authorities should think about UJ allocation and coordination.
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Justice for Trans-border Torture Requires Rethinking the International Criminal Court’s Jurisdiction in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Recognizing the transnational nature of these alleged crimes, the ICC could potentially bridge the artificial divide between Gaza and Israel.
A picture taken from Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip on March 6, 2024 shows an Israeli army tank moving along the border area

Israel’s ‘War on Terror’ and the Legal and Security Imperative to Comply with International Law

Israel should embrace a more targeted counterterrorism strategy that complies with international law and facilitates greater security.
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The ICC’s Use of Evidence Obtained by Torture Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The Court’s recent conviction of Al Hassan undermines the connective tissue binding criminal law to human rights standards.

Sweeping ICC Sanctions Bill Would Harm Victims, U.S. Interests

After months of warnings, the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor announced on May 20 that he was seeking arrest warrants against top Israeli officials and Hamas commanders…

We Charge Genocide: Redux

What we can name and render cognizable and what we must un-remember and forcefully forget is deeply connected to the numerous atrocities embedded in the international order.
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The International Criminal Court’s Jurisdiction in Palestine and the ‘Oslo Accords Issue’

Under the Rome Statute, the Court has and may exercise jurisdiction over any adult person accused of committing war crimes or crimes against humanity on the territory of a State…

Death Toll Climbs in Ukraine With Russia’s ‘Double-Tap’ Strikes

The tactic adds to evidence of intent to kill civilians through targeted or indiscriminate attacks, including on aid workers and institutions.
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Engaging Africa in the ICC Prosecutor’s New Policy Paper on Complementarity and Cooperation

By adopting a dynamic interpretation of complementarity and cooperation, Khan signals the OTP’s responsiveness to these concerns emanating from African States and other stakeholders.
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The Just Security Podcast: ICC Arrest Warrants for Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Power Grid

Prosecutors allege that Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s former defense minister, and Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, directed missile strikes…
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Symposium: ICC Prosecutor Launches Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation

A Hub for International Criminal Accountability
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Two Tracks, One Destination? The Importance of Getting the Balance Right on Complementarity

Getting the balance right between partnership and vigilance is far from easy, but it is crucial if the OTP is to fulfill the promise of a Rome Statute system that is able to deliver…
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