In response to the atrocities in Rwanda (ICTR) and the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the UN created temporary courts. These trials proved that even heads of state could be held accountable.
“International Criminal Law (ICL),” Thorne began, pacing slowly, “is not about property disputes or contract breaches. It is the world’s collective response to the unthinkable. It is the legal bridge between the sovereign power of a nation and the universal rights of a human being.” The Core Pillars: The "Core Crimes" An Introduction to International Criminal Law a...
"International Criminal Law is not just a set of rules," Thorne said, closing his notebook. "It is a promise made by the living to the dead: that there are lines a human being cannot cross without the world coming to collect the debt." To help you dive deeper into this topic, In response to the atrocities in Rwanda (ICTR)
Thorne explained that ICL focuses on four specific categories of crimes that are so grave they affect the international community as a whole. It is the world’s collective response to the unthinkable
The and "elements of crimes" used in court?
The use of armed force by a State against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of another State, initiated by individuals in positions of high political or military power. The Evolution: From Nuremberg to Today