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Jordan’s Appeal in the Bashir Transfer Case: A Critical Analysis of International Criminal Justice and State Sovereignty
- 1 School of International Law, East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, 201620, China
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Abstract
The obligations imposed on States Parties under the Rome Statute are directed towards ensuring the International Criminal Court (ICC) exercises its criminal jurisdiction over the most serious crimes. However, in practice, the conflict between the practice of ICC and state sovereignty is still a controversial issue, often considered as a factor in international politics. This paper analyzes the Jordan appeal in the Bashir transfer case, examining its background, legal disputes, and the positions of various parties to probe into the intricate connection between international criminal justice and state sovereignty. Through a study of relevant literature, this research reveals that the handling of this case highlights issues such as inconsistent application of laws and difficulties in balancing the court's authority and state sovereignty within the international criminal justice system. This research provides valuable insights for improving the international criminal justice system and offers suggestions for better handling of similar cases in the future.
Keywords
ICC, Bashir case, Jordan’s appeal, State sovereignty, International criminal justice system
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Wu,Y. (2025). Jordan’s Appeal in the Bashir Transfer Case: A Critical Analysis of International Criminal Justice and State Sovereignty. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,88,66-71.
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