International Criminal Law

An explicit written order has not been -- nor should be -- necessary, whether for international justice or for collective memory.

An exploration of armed groups and international law outside of conflict; the criminal liability of armed groups and their members; rebel governance; and the role of armed groups…

International law concepts at least partially formed in Lviv, Ukraine, now frame discussions about accountability in the Russia-Ukraine war today.

Just Security is pleased to host a Symposium, "International Law in the Face of Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine: The View from Lviv."

To weaken or condition in any form the duty of States to investigate and prosecute suspected perpetrators would run contrary to the spirit and raison d’etre of a future Convention…

Different models for a single residual mechanism would come with different levels of responsibility for future prosecutions.

A single residual mechanism would need to consider legal political and administrative questions in order to succeed.

A single residual mechanism could consolidate the tasks of ad hoc and hybrid tribunals after their prosecutorial mandates conclude.

A single residual mechanism could succeed international ad hoc and hybrid criminal tribunals, bringing challenges and potential benefits.

States' written comments cover issues such as the slave trade, gender apartheid, and strengthening protections for victims and survivors.

Charges against a Syrian man accused of committing atrocity crimes could set important legal precedents for future cases in the Netherlands.

In the draft crimes against humanity treaty, States have a historic opportunity to strengthen protections for reproductive autonomy within the framework of international law.