Abu Shofiun Mohammad Taj Uddin1*and Najia Ferdous2
Abstract: The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to ensure that the heinous crimes do not go unpunished and enforce victims’ rights according to the Rome Statute, 1998. The ICC considers the situation when any national court fails to punish an individual perpetrator. Due to weak proceedings and a low conviction rate, it has received many criticisms. The ICC, however, has been able to bring many criminals before it though it failed to provide decisions without unreasonable delay. It can proceed against any individual offender anywhere, but it is alleged to be more interested in African countries, such as Uganda, Libya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, and Kenya. This paper analyzes recent situations of ICC related to crime against humanity. Though ICC is working on several areas, this study concentrates on the ICC’s role in dealing with crimes against humanity. In addition, it provides an elaborate discussion on the pre-trial proceedings, the trial stage, and victims’ rights. Moreover, it addresses different drawbacks of its proceedings in dealing with crimes against humanity with possible solutions.
Keywords: Crimes against humanity, investigation, trial, punishment, acquittal
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