International Criminal Law Review
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Nexus of Law and International Relations
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- International Criminal Law and Justice Mechanisms:
The journal focuses on the frameworks and mechanisms of international criminal law, including the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other tribunals, examining their roles in addressing crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. - Victimology and Rights:
It addresses the rights and roles of victims within the international criminal justice system, exploring themes such as victim participation, reparations, and the impact of crimes on affected communities. - Transitional Justice:
The journal emphasizes the importance of transitional justice in post-conflict societies, investigating how legal processes can contribute to reconciliation, truth-telling, and societal healing. - Gender and Intersectionality:
A critical examination of gender issues in international criminal law, the journal explores how gender and intersectionality affect the prosecution and victimization of crimes, particularly in conflict situations. - Ecological and Environmental Crimes:
Emerging discussions focus on the recognition and prosecution of environmental crimes, including ecocide, as an integral part of the international legal framework. - Historical and Cultural Contexts:
The journal explores how historical narratives and cultural contexts influence the understanding and application of international criminal law, including the role of memory and justice.
Trending and Emerging
- Nonviolent Resistance and Authoritarian Regimes:
Recent publications highlight the dynamics of dissent and nonviolent resistance in authoritarian contexts, examining how these movements interact with international criminal law and justice systems. - Children and Armed Conflict:
There is a growing focus on the implications of armed conflict on children, particularly the recognition of children born of war and their treatment within the framework of international law. - Gender-Sensitive Legal Approaches:
The journal increasingly emphasizes the need for gender-sensitive approaches in international criminal law, addressing issues such as sexual violence and the representation of gender in legal proceedings. - Digital Evidence and Technology in Justice:
Emerging themes include the role of digital evidence and technological advancements in the prosecution of international crimes, reflecting the changing landscape of evidence gathering and legal proceedings. - Environmental Justice and Ecocide:
The exploration of ecocide as a crime under international law is gaining traction, highlighting the intersection of environmental issues with human rights and accountability. - Impact of International Criminal Justice on Local Communities:
There is an increasing interest in understanding the local impacts of international criminal justice interventions, focusing on how these processes affect affected communities and their pursuit of justice.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Military Crimes:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers specifically addressing traditional military crimes, such as war crimes committed by state actors, as the focus shifts to non-state actors and broader issues of accountability. - Strict Legalistic Approaches to Justice:
The journal appears to be moving away from purely legalistic analyses of international criminal law, favoring more interdisciplinary approaches that integrate political, social, and psychological perspectives. - Universal Jurisdiction Debates:
Discussions around universal jurisdiction seem to be less frequent, possibly indicating a shift toward more pragmatic approaches to international accountability that consider state sovereignty and bilateral agreements. - Focus on Historical Trials:
While historical trials have been significant, there seems to be a waning interest in revisiting past cases in favor of addressing contemporary issues and emerging challenges in international criminal justice. - State Responsibility Over Individual Accountability:
There is a decline in emphasis on state responsibility for international crimes, as the discourse increasingly centers on individual accountability and the role of international institutions.
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