An Introduction To — International Criminal Law A...

One student raised her hand. "But what if the person is a President?"

Widespread or systematic attacks directed against any civilian population. Unlike genocide, these do not require the intent to destroy a specific group; they include murder, torture, and enslavement.

This treaty created the International Criminal Court (ICC) , the first permanent court capable of trying individuals for international crimes when national courts are unwilling or unable to do so. Individual Responsibility and Immunity

The and criticisms facing the International Criminal Court today?

The use of armed force by a State against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of another State, initiated by individuals in positions of high political or military power. The Evolution: From Nuremberg to Today

Leaders can be held liable if they knew (or should have known) their subordinates were committing crimes and failed to prevent them. The Principle of Complementarity

Thorne concluded by explaining that the ICC is a . It follows the Principle of Complementarity . The ICC does not replace national courts.