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.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Draft Articles on Crimes against Humanity | 1 |
| Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity Context triple: [International Law Commission, notableWork, Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity]
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Act on the Control of Organizations Which Have Committed Acts of Indiscriminate Mass Murder
The Act on the Control of Organizations Which Have Committed Acts of Indiscriminate Mass Murder is a Japanese law enacted after the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack to regulate and monitor dangerous organizations that have carried out large-scale indiscriminate killings.
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Elements of Crimes of the International Criminal Court
The Elements of Crimes of the International Criminal Court is an official legal instrument that clarifies and specifies the constituent elements of each crime under the ICC’s jurisdiction to guide interpretation, prosecution, and adjudication.
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Preparatory Committee on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
The Preparatory Committee on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court was a UN body tasked with drafting and negotiating the foundational legal framework that led to the creation of the International Criminal Court.
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International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is a UN judicial body tasked with carrying out the remaining essential functions of the ad hoc international criminal tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, including trials, appeals, and enforcement of sentences.
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Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions
The Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions are international treaties that expand and strengthen humanitarian protections for victims of armed conflicts, including civilians and combatants no longer taking part in hostilities.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity Target entity description: 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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A.
Act on the Control of Organizations Which Have Committed Acts of Indiscriminate Mass Murder
The Act on the Control of Organizations Which Have Committed Acts of Indiscriminate Mass Murder is a Japanese law enacted after the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack to regulate and monitor dangerous organizations that have carried out large-scale indiscriminate killings.
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B.
Elements of Crimes of the International Criminal Court
The Elements of Crimes of the International Criminal Court is an official legal instrument that clarifies and specifies the constituent elements of each crime under the ICC’s jurisdiction to guide interpretation, prosecution, and adjudication.
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C.
Preparatory Committee on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court
The Preparatory Committee on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court was a UN body tasked with drafting and negotiating the foundational legal framework that led to the creation of the International Criminal Court.
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D.
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is a UN judicial body tasked with carrying out the remaining essential functions of the ad hoc international criminal tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, including trials, appeals, and enforcement of sentences.
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E.
Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions
The Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions are international treaties that expand and strengthen humanitarian protections for victims of armed conflicts, including civilians and combatants no longer taking part in hostilities.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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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 ⓘ |
| 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 ⓘ
linked to:
GenocideConvention1948
Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court ⓘ |
| shortName | Draft Articles on Crimes against Humanity ⓘ |
| status | not yet a binding multilateral treaty ⓘ |
| subjectMatter | crimes against humanity ⓘ |
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Subject: Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity Description of subject: 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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Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
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Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
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Draft Articles on Crimes against Humanity
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linked to: Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity