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The International Criminal Court

Learn about the newest, most prominent, and controversial venue for prosecuting international criminals, including the court’s structure, jurisdiction, and procedures.

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I.               Venues for Prosecution

Several venues exist for the prosecution of international criminals. These include ad hoc bodies such as the Nuremburg Tribunals, International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, which were established to investigate violations that occurred during specific conflicts. Likewise, hybrid tribunals combine international and domestic...

Lessons

    • 1. Origins of International Law
    2. When International Actors Interact
    3. Domestic Application of International Law
    4. Jurisdiction and Immunities
    5. Law of War
    • The Law of War and Defining Force
    • Justifications for the Use of Force
    • Humanitarian Law
    6. International Criminal Law
    • Theories of Liability in International Criminal Law
    • The International Criminal Court
    • Crimes Subject to ICC Jurisdiction
    • Other International Crimes
    7. Human Rights Law
    • Basic Principles of International Human Rights
    • Categories of Human Rights
    • Human Rights Institutions