National Accountability for International Crimes in Africa

This book explores the issues related to the Rome Statutes' complementarity principle, focusing on the primacy of African states to prosecute international crimes in their jurisdictions. It examines states' international and domestic obligations to hold perpetrators accountable before national courts and the complexities of enforcing national accountability while promoting national healing, reconciliation, and sustainable peace. The contributions reject impunity for international crimes and emphasize the meaning of accountability in the context of selective international criminal justice for crimes committed before the International Criminal Court's establishment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 652 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate aspects of the Rome Statutes' complementarity principle, shedding light on the critical issues surrounding the primacy of African states in prosecuting alleged perpetrators of international crimes within their jurisdictions. The chapters delve into the complex web of international and domestic obligations that states bear to ensure the accountability of international criminals before their national courts. They illustrate the challenges inherent in enforcing national accountability while simultaneously fostering national healing, reconciliation, and sustainable peace in post-conflict African states. The contributions in this book firmly advocate against impunity for international crimes, while also taking into account the multifaceted complexities involved. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the significance of accountability in the context of the politics of selective international criminal justice for crimes committed prior to the establishment of the International Criminal Court. By examining these critical themes, this book offers valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to promote justice, accountability, and peace in a world plagued by the scourge of international crimes.

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate aspects of the Rome Statutes' complementarity principle, shedding light on the critical issues surrounding the primacy of African states in prosecuting alleged perpetrators of international crimes within their jurisdictions. The chapters delve into the complex web of international and domestic obligations that states bear to ensure the accountability of international criminals before their national courts. They illustrate the challenges inherent in enforcing national accountability while simultaneously fostering national healing, reconciliation, and sustainable peace in post-conflict African states. The contributions in this book firmly advocate against impunity for international crimes, while also taking into account the multifaceted complexities involved. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the significance of accountability in the context of the politics of selective international criminal justice for crimes committed prior to the establishment of the International Criminal Court. By examining these critical themes, this book offers valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to promote justice, accountability, and peace in a world plagued by the scourge of international crimes.

Weight: 879g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030880460
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022