Weissbrodt, David; Fitzpatrick, Joan; Newman, Frank
Abstract
After World War II, the United Nations launched several major human rights projects. The first two, a convention to prevent genocide and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, were completed in 1948, while the third, the creation of an International Criminal Court, has stagnated. Disagreements over the terms used in the charter for the ICC and arguments over who can be brought before the court have caused delays in its formation. The tragedy in Yugoslavia and debates over international drug trafficking have caused a renewed interest in the creation of an ICC in the 1990s. Finally, in 1998, 50 years after its inception, delegates gathered in Rome to finalize and ratify a charter establishing the ICC. This section outlines the structures, purpose, and jurisdiction of the Court, along with some reasoning as to its necessity. The section also deals with arguments against the creation of the ICC, including the United States’ objections and President Clinton’s eventual acceptance and ratification of the treaty.
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417-430
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International Human Rights: Law, Policy, and Process
