Prof. Ralph Sarmiento explains developments in the field of International Criminal Law; territoriality of crimes, international criminal responsibility; Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC); basis of jurisdiction, terrorism, geographical boundaries, etc.
Interview on the IBP Hour hosted by Atty. Andy Hagad.
what about immunity for the head of state?
16december 4 years ago
Principle III of the Nuremberg Principles states "the fact that a person who committed an act which constitutes a crime under International Law acted as Head of State or responsible Government official does not relieve him from responsibility under International Law."
attyralph 4 years ago
the Nuremberg Principles, is is customary international law? Why does it become the source of today's international tribunals? THank you
16december 4 years ago
Yes, the Nuremberg Principles have already attained the status of customary international law. They are the bases of the statutes of the ICTY, ICTR and the Rome Statute of the ICC.
attyralph 4 years ago
Article 27 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court states:
"This Statute shall apply equally to all persons without any distinction based on official capacity. In particular, official capacity as a Head of State or Government, a member of a Government or parliament, an elected representative or a government official shall in no case exempt a person from criminal responsibility under this Statute, nor shall it, in and of itself, constitute a ground for reduction of sentence."
attyralph 4 years ago