Tags: Justice, International justice, International Criminal Court, ICC, Deterrence, Prevention, Incapacitation, Reconcilliation, Domestic legal systems

Investigations and prosecutions of international courts and tribunals typically focus on leadership accountability. Immediate victims of crime, however, often wish to see their neighbour tried, as much as they seek accountability for core leaders. The question as to why leadership accountability is to be given preference is typically not explained to them, nor made subject to their choice. This consideration is largely driven by prosecutorial strategy which is determined by motives of deterrence and incapacitation, in addition victims’interests.

The future of international criminal justice.pdf