International criminal law
7 important questions on International criminal law
What are the three types op jurisdiction of the ICC?
- Material juridisction: which crimes?
- Temporal juridiction: only crimes after entry into force (2002-07-01);
- Formal jurisdiction: how does a situation come before the ICC?
How can the ICC's jurisdiction be 'triggered'?
- State parties to the Statute may refer a situation to the prosecutor;
- The Security Council acting under Chapter VII may refer a situation to the prosecutor;
- The prosecutor may start investigations proprio motu.
Art 13 ICC
What are the general principles of international criminal law?
- Principle of legality:
- Nulla poena sine lege Art. 23
- Individual criminal responsibility Art. 25
- Irrelevance of official capacity Art. 27
- Intent and knowledge -> mental element mens rea Art. 30
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What are crimes against humanity?
On what basis can individual be held responsible for crimes under the ICC Statute?
- For the committing of crimes;
- For having ordered crimes.
Art 25 ICC
What is the principle of most extradition treaties?
Are abduction and deportation a viable alternative to extradition?
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