What is the jurisdiction of the ICTY?
In accordance with its Statute, the ICTY has jurisdiction over the territory of the former Yugoslavia from 1991 onwards. It has jurisdiction over individual persons and not organisations, political parties, army units, administrative entities or other legal subjects.
Is the ICTY a court?
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) is a United Nations court of law dealing with war crimes that took place during the conflicts in the Balkans in the 1990’s.
Under which article of ICTY accused victims and witnesses are protected?
Article 22 The International Tribunal shall provide in its rules of procedure and evidence for the protection of victims and witnesses. Such protection measures shall include, but shall not be limited to, the conduct of in camera proceedings and the protection of the victim’s identity.
What are the temporal jurisdiction of the ICTY ICTR and ICC?
Its temporal jurisdiction covers all crimes committed since 1 January 1991—the date that marked the beginning of the hostilities, according to the UN Security Council. The Tribunal’s jurisdiction will end when the ICTY considers that the hostilities have ended.
Is the ICTY effective?
Based on a case study of the ICTY and the ITCR, we find that the lack of effective apprehension has reduced the deterrent effect of the tribunals and provided one of the primary justifications for the creation of an international criminal court.
What are international criminal tribunals?
International criminal tribunals are temporary (ad hoc) or permanent courts convened for the purpose of deciding cases arising under international criminal law.
Why did the country of Sierra Leone need the special court?
The Special Court for Sierra Leone was set up in 2002 as the result of a request to the United Nations in 2000 by the Government of Sierra Leone for “a special court” to address serious crimes against civilians and UN peacekeepers committed during the country’s decade-long (1991-2002) civil war.
What is the ICTY and ICTR?
The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) were established by the United Nations in 1993 and 1994 to apprehend and try individuals suspected of committing war crimes including genocide.
What does ICTY stand for?
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was a United Nations court of law that dealt with war crimes that took place during the conflicts in the Balkans in the 1990s.
When did the ICTY close?
31 December 2017
The ICTY Closing Ceremony was the last in a series of legacy and closing events held over the past two years entitled ICTY Legacy Dialogues. The Tribunal will officially close on 31 December 2017.
How is the Rome Statute different from the ICTY?
The ICTY article says that one can be charged under the article if an officer knew or had reason to know that his subordinate committed or was about to commit a crime, and failed to act to prevent it, (keep in mind, I’m paraphrasing), whereas that Rome Statute uses the stricter “knew or should have known ” standard. Clearly a huge difference here.
What is the Statute of the International Tribunal?
Statute of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991, U.N. Doc.
What is the competence of the International Tribunal?
Article 1. Competence of the International Tribunal. The International Tribunal shall have the power to prosecute persons responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia since 1991 in accordance with the provisions of the present Statute.
What are the Articles of the International Court of Justice?
CHAPTER V: AMENDMENT (Articles 69 & 70) Article 1 The International Court of Justice established by the Charter of the United Nations as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations shall be constituted and shall function in accordance with the provisions of the present Statute.