LAWS 2601 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Universal Jurisdiction, Augusto Pinochet, Diplomatic Bag
18 Feb 2016
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Domestic jurisdiction: describes the power of central authorities of a state to exercise public functions over individuals located in territory. 5(2) (ii) customary law- ie universal jurisdiction over war crimes is. Pirates have long been treated as hostis humanis generis (enemies of all mankind) (ii) a state exercising universal jurisdiction acts on behalf of the international community to punish those who commit serious international criminal acts. E. eichmann trial- prosecuted and convicted under israeli law for nazi war crimes (iii)it promotes global accountability and combats legal impunity for international crimes when states with closer links to the crimes are unable or unwilling to prosecute. Dictator pinochet committed crimes against humanity in chile. No, chile signed the treaty on torture, which doesn"t give immunities. Immunities relating to the premises of the mission: premises of the mission are inviolable and agents of the receiving state may not enter them without the consent of the head of mission (art.
