Criminal Chambers for International Crimes in The Hague (District and Appeals Courts) / Strafkamers Internationale Misdrijven (Rechtbank en Gerechtshof Den Haag)

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Abstract

The Criminal Chambers for International Crimes in The Hague District and Appeals Courts in the Netherlands form the principal judicial units of examining magistrates, trial judges, and specialized staff tasked with investigating and adjudicating individual criminal cases under the principle of universal jurisdiction. The Hague Courts are mandated to deal with crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, crime of aggression, torture, enforced disappearances (International Crimes), as well as piracy and international terrorism. Launched as part of the 2003 International Crimes Act (Wet Internationale Misdrijven), the Chambers have tried a dozen individuals from Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCambridge Encyclopedia of Transitional Justice
EditorsLavinia Stan , Nadya Nedelsky
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages1230-1235
Volume3
Edition2
Publication statusPublished - 24 Aug 2023

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