International Criminal Law
195 Articles
Як Радянський Союз допоміг закріпити концепцію злочину агресивної війни
Якщо Путіну висунуть звинувачення і його судитимуть за розв'язання агресивної війни проти України,…
How the Soviet Union Helped Establish the Crime of Aggressive War
Drawing from her book, historian Francine Hirsch explains in detail "the vital role that Russia, or more accurately the Soviet Union, played in establishing this postwar system…
Варіанти реагування ООН на російську агресію: можливості та “підводні камені”
Колишній помічник Генерального секретаря окреслює хороші варіанти (розслідування військових злочинів/трибунал)…
United Nations Response Options to Russia’s Aggression: Opportunities and Rabbit Holes
Former Assistant-Secretary-General outlines good options (war crimes investigation/tribunal) and dead ends (challenging Russia's UN seat).
A German Sentence of Life Imprisonment for Crimes Against Humanity – A Small Measure of Justice for Syria
Unpacking a landmark conviction for war crimes in Syria.
From Syria Torture Trial to Liberian Massacre Case – A Plea for Bolstering Witness Protections in Human Rights Litigation
Witness testimony was key in reaching today's conviction of a former Syrian intelligence official for crimes against humanity. But the testimony placed witnesses and victims at…
Uncertain Future for the ICC’s Investigation into the CIA Torture Program
The ICC Office of the Prosecutor has "deprioritized" investigation of CIA torture in Afghanistan. But Julian Elderfield, a former attorney in the OTP, says the stated reasons for…
Incorporating Digital Technology in the Investigation of International Crimes: Lessons from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Key lessons on incorporating digital evidence of international crimes throughout the justice process and increasing its admissibility in court.
Why Religious Persecution Justifies U.S. Legislation on Crimes Against Humanity
Such a law would strengthen the prospect of the US one day seriously considering ratification of a proposed treaty.
The Draft Convention on Crimes Against Humanity Should Enshrine the Highest Standards of International Law
While it contains laudable provisions, it is silent on certain fundamental issues, and some clauses set out the lowest common denominator.
Expanding Justice for Gender-Based Crimes with a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
Such a legal framework could be transformative for so many who have been left out or on the margins of existing mechanisms, including women.
The Relay Race of Defining Crimes Against Humanity – From the International Tribunals to the Draft Articles
At times the baton was dropped; at other times, drafters successfully overcame the hurdles in the process, as with the ICC Statute.