The competences of the International Criminal Court and the conflict in Ukraine
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International Criminal Court
conflict in Ukraine
competences of ICC
the possibility of prosecuting Russian Federation

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Tkaczyk-Rymanowska, K. (2023). The competences of the International Criminal Court and the conflict in Ukraine. Ius Novum, 17(4 ENG), 108–124. Pobrano z https://iusnovum.lazarski.pl/iusnovum/article/view/1413

Abstrakt

This article endeavours to answer whether, in light of the current International Criminal Court’s (ICC) powers, it is possible to hold the Russian Federation accountable for international crimes. The answer hinges on the type of crimes committed, as some (such as the crime of aggression) are considered excluded from the ICC’s jurisdiction. The article also explores alternative methods of holding Russia accountable, such as establishing a special ad hoc tribunal, a topic widely discussed in the European Parliament and culminating in a resolution of 19 January 2023.

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