Title: The Meaningless Existence of Universal Jurisdiction
Abstract: . . . Pirate crimes were committed in international waters, where no country had territorial jurisdiction. Universal jurisdiction was created to allow countries the opportunity to prosecute this set ... . . . Pirate crimes were committed in international waters, where no country had territorial jurisdiction. Universal jurisdiction was created to allow countries the opportunity to prosecute this set of crimes. There are two main types of universal jurisdiction. The traditional, or “customary,” universal jurisdiction that was first established is exercised over crimes committed in international waters, where no country has jurisdiction. The other form of universal jurisdiction is exercised by international tribunals or through Conventions, where the tribunal or state has jurisdiction by becoming a party to the treaty. The traditional universal jurisdiction will no longer be necessary because the universal jurisdiction exercised through Conventions will soon cover all aspects of the overarching principle.Read More
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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