International Criminal Law
/ɪn.təˈnæʃ.ə.nəl ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of law addressing crimes recognized as offenses against the international community, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
International criminal law provides mechanisms to prosecute individuals for atrocities committed during armed conflicts.
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Commentary
International criminal law uniquely blends international and criminal law principles and requires precise definitions to delineate individual criminal responsibility under international jurisdiction.
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