The Ukrainian Crisis and the Prospects for International Criminal Justice
The Ukrainian Crisis and the Prospects for International Criminal Justice

Author(s): Bartłomiej Krzan
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: International Criminal Court; Ukraine; Article 12(3) Declarations; individual criminal responsibility; MH17 downing
Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to examine the possibilities for the atrocities committed on the territory of Ukraine to be prosecuted before the International Criminal Court, or via alternative me - chanisms. Ukraine is not party to the Rome Statute, but lodged two declarations accepting the jurisdiction of the ICC over alleged crimes committed on Ukrainian territory. The paper thus examines the application of Article 12(3) with regard to Ukrainian declarations and analyses the modalities of the ICC jurisdiction accepted thereby. In addition, it discusses the potential repercussions of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.

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