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Abstract
The International Law Commission’s Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity contain an obligation to implement an interstate cooperation regime. This article argues that although this regime is ‘horizontal’, it also has the potential to enhance the efficacy of investigations by the International Criminal Court (ICC). It provides a brief overview of the regime as set out in the Draft Articles, and the ICC’s cooperation regime, before exploring how the Draft Articles can fill some gaps in the ICC system. It also makes suggestions to improve the Draft Articles and strengthen the cooperation regime.
African Journal of International Criminal Justice |
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Article | Interstate Cooperation and Why a Horizontal Treaty Would Make a Difference for ICC Investigations |
Keywords | cooperation framework, Draft Articles, international criminal law, International Criminal Court, interstate cooperation |
Authors | George William Mugwanya |
DOI | 10.5553/AJ/2352068X2020006002013 |
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