| ID | 188139 |
| Title Proper | Fundamental Role of International (Criminal) Law in the War in Ukraine |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lanza, Giulia |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are reverberating around the world. The multilateral and coordinated response of the international community to Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine was immediate and has been waged on multiple fronts. While the world’s major powers are focused on the best strategies to face the ongoing conflict, international humanitarian law and human rights law are violated every day in Ukraine. Innocent civilians are tortured, killed, or obliged to leave their city or country to avoid the worst atrocities, while civilian buildings and infrastructure are destroyed. This article examines the most relevant decisions adopted at the international level and identifies possible solutions to prosecute and punish international crimes perpetrated in Ukraine. International (criminal) law and cooperation between states and international organizations will play a crucial role in the fight against impunity for those responsible for the worst atrocities against the Ukrainian population. |
| `In' analytical Note | Orbis Vol. 66, No.3; Summer 2022: p.424-435 |
| Journal Source | Orbis 2022-07 66, 3 |
| Key Words | War In Ukraine ; Fundamental Role of International (Criminal) Law |