The incorporation of the Genocide Convention in France and the UK: a grudging fight against impunity

Abstract The incorporation of an international convention into national law plays a central part in its effectiveness at the domestic level. This becomes increasingly crucial in the field of international crimes governed by the International Criminal Court (ICC), such as genocide, where States have primary jurisdiction for the prosecution of criminals. Without adequate legislation, States […]

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