| ID | 136596 |
| Title Proper | Implications of joining the ICC after operation protective edge |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kattan, Victor |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Since the summer 2014 Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip, the calls have grown louder for Palestine to ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court (ICC). Palestinian factions across the political spectrum have indicated that they would support such a move. But in spite of gaining the status of an observer-state at the United Nations, Palestine has yet to join the ICC. While acceding to the Rome Statute and filing the application to the ICC is a relatively straightforward process, there are numerous risk factors involved. This article investigates a variety of possible scenarios and their likely outcomes, including the legal mechanisms necessary for acceding to the Rome Statute, and alternative measures that the Palestinian leadership might envisage. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol.44, No.1; Aut.2014: p.61-75 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Palestine Studies 2014-12 44, 1 |
| Standard Number | Gaza Strip |