Prosecution of Governmental Figures: An Obstacle in the Path to Peace

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Prosecution of Governmental Figures: An Obstacle in the Path to Peace

Kai Cheng Tsai 1*
  • 1 Shanghai American School, Shanghai, China, 201107    
  • *corresponding author communications@saschina.org
LNEP Vol.4
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-915371-33-1
ISBN (Online): 978-1-915371-34-8

Abstract

Amongst numerous conflicts in the status quo that have devastated economies and resulted in massive human life losses, international criminal law must turn away from the hollow principles of “justice” and “accountability; instead, an alternative of impunity and peace is preferable. This paper challenges the traditional notion that government officials who lead and are responsible for crimes recognized by the International Criminal Court (ICC) should be prosecuted by said committee. It will explore how prosecution hinders the functionality of peace processes and negotiations while analyzing its impact on the incentive for leaders to intensify and prolong conflicts. Lastly, this paper suggests an alternative to impunity through mechanisms such as establishing “Truth and Reconciliation Commissions” and “blanket amnesties” as a more sustainable option to maintain peace. Justice cannot come without consensus, which is a prerequisite to justice.

Keywords:

ICC (International Criminal Court), prosecution, negotiation, impunity

Tsai,K.C. (2023). Prosecution of Governmental Figures: An Obstacle in the Path to Peace. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,4,875-881.
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Tsai,K.C. (2023). Prosecution of Governmental Figures: An Obstacle in the Path to Peace. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,4,875-881.

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References

[1]. Meron, T. (n.d.). The Case for War Crimes Trials in Yugoslavia. JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/20045627

[2]. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). International Military Tribunal for the Far East. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/International-Military-Tribunal-for-the-Far-East

[3]. Wyzanski, C. E. (2018, November 20). Nuremberg: A fair trial? A dangerous precedent. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1946/04/nuremberg-a-fair-trial-a-dangerous-precedent/306492/.

[4]. Rome Statute International Criminal. (n.d.) https://www.icc-cpi.int/sites/default/files/RS-Eng.pdf

[5]. TarBush, E. (n.d.). Immunity and impunity: Personal immunities and the International Criminal Court. Immunity and Impunity: Personal Immunities and the International Criminal Court | Global Justice Journal. https://globaljustice.queenslaw.ca/news/immunity-and-impunity-personal-immunities-and-the-international-criminal-court

[6]. Updated statute of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former ... (n.d.) https://www.icty.org/x/file/Legal%20Library/Statute/statute_sept09_en.pdf

[7]. Krzan, B. (2017, January 9). International Criminal Court facing the peace vs. justice dilemma. International Comparative Jurisprudence. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351667416300336

[8]. Chloe, B. (n.d.). The ICC & the tension between Peace and justice by Chloé Bernadaux. IA Forum. https://w.ia-forum.org/Files/QDVRXG.pdf

[9]. Kersten, M. (2012, May 10). The ICC in Libya: Beyond peace vs. justice. Justice in Conflict. https://justiceinconflict.org/2012/05/10/the-icc-in-libya-beyond-peace-vs-justice/.

[10]. MacDonald, A. (n.d.). "in the interests of Justice?" The International Criminal Court, peace talks and the failed quest for war crimes accountability in Northern Uganda. Taylor & Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2017.1379702

[11]. Mansour, K. (2016, October 18). Peace versus Justice: A False Dichotomy. Sciencespo.fr. https://www.sciencespo.fr/psia/sites/sciencespo.fr.psia/files/Peace_versus_Justice-A_False_Dichotomy.pdf.

[12]. Atit, M. (2020, November 17). Sudan offers amnesty to armed groups. VOA. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/africa_south-sudan-focus_sudan-offers-amnesty-armed-groups/6198486.html

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