Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
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International Law Commission product
codification project
draft articles
international legal instrument in draft form
The Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity are a set of proposed international legal provisions developed to codify and strengthen states’ obligations to prevent, criminalize, and cooperate in prosecuting crimes against humanity.
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| instanceOf |
International Law Commission product
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codification project ⓘ draft articles ⓘ international legal instrument in draft form ⓘ |
| addresses |
individual criminal responsibility for crimes against humanity
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international cooperation in investigations ⓘ measures to ensure no safe haven for perpetrators of crimes against humanity ⓘ prevention policies and measures at the national level ⓘ prosecution and punishment of offenders ⓘ protection of witnesses and victims ⓘ state responsibility in relation to crimes against humanity ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
enhance international cooperation in combating crimes against humanity
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fill normative gaps regarding crimes against humanity at the treaty level ⓘ harmonize national legislation on crimes against humanity ⓘ promote accountability for perpetrators of crimes against humanity ⓘ |
| basedOn |
customary international law relating to crimes against humanity
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jurisprudence of international criminal tribunals ⓘ |
| containsProvisionOn |
aut dedere aut judicare principle
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definition of crimes against humanity ⓘ establishment of jurisdiction over crimes against humanity ⓘ extradition ⓘ fair treatment of alleged offenders ⓘ mutual legal assistance ⓘ non-discrimination in the application of the draft articles ⓘ non-refoulement in relation to crimes against humanity ⓘ obligation to criminalize crimes against humanity in national law ⓘ obligation to prevent crimes against humanity ⓘ relationship with other international obligations ⓘ reparation for victims of crimes against humanity ⓘ victims’ rights and participation ⓘ |
| hasDraftingBody | International Law Commission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedOutcome | negotiation and adoption of a convention on crimes against humanity by states ⓘ |
| legalField |
international criminal law
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international human rights law ⓘ international humanitarian law ⓘ public international law ⓘ |
| purpose |
to codify obligations of states regarding crimes against humanity
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to ensure criminalization of crimes against humanity in domestic law ⓘ to promote inter-state cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against humanity ⓘ to provide a basis for a future convention on crimes against humanity ⓘ to strengthen prevention of crimes against humanity ⓘ |
| relatedInstrument |
Geneva Conventions
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Genocide Convention NERFINISHED ⓘ Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| shortName | Draft Articles on Crimes against Humanity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| status | not yet a binding multilateral treaty ⓘ |
| subjectMatter | crimes against humanity ⓘ |
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