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Universal Jurisdiction: A Means To End Impunity Or A Threat To Friendly International Relations?, Karinne Lantz
Universal Jurisdiction: A Means To End Impunity Or A Threat To Friendly International Relations?, Karinne Lantz
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Ending impunity for perpetrators of serious international crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes is considered important because convictions may achieve justice and deter future acts. A controversial tool for ending impunity is the exercise of universal jurisdiction by states. For its supporters, universal jurisdiction denies safe havens for perpetrators of heinous offenses and ensures that their crimes do not go unpunished due to a lack of will or means. In contrast, critics warn that universal jurisdiction threatens international relations, international justice, and the rights of the accused.
The recent resistance of the African Union to attempted …