The International Criminal Court and Positive Complementarity. Legal and Institutional Framework

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: The Concept of Complementarity
• Complementarity and the Rome Statute
• Theoretical Constraints on the Principle of Complementarity
• Practical Challenges of Complementarity
• The Evolution of Positive Complementarity
• Chapter 2: Legal and Institutional Framework for Positive Complementarity
• Scholarly Arguments and Propositions
• Challenges and Limitations of Positive Complementarity
• The Need for a Coherent Legal and Institutional Framework
• Chapter 3: Domestic and International Policy Considerations
• International Level: Limitations of the ASP Secretariat
• Domestic Level: Implementing Legislation
• Chapter 4: Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to explore the legal and institutional framework of positive complementarity, focusing on how to effectively implement this concept within the context of the International Criminal Court (ICC). It argues that the current legal and institutional framework for combating impunity is inadequate.

• The evolution of the principle of complementarity within the Rome Statute
• The theoretical and practical challenges associated with implementing complementarity
• The development of the concept of positive complementarity and its potential to combat impunity
• The need for a coherent legal and institutional framework to support positive complementarity
• Policy considerations for implementing positive complementarity both domestically and internationally

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 explores the concept of complementarity, particularly its evolution within the context of the Rome Statute. It examines the theoretical and practical challenges associated with complementarity, laying the foundation for understanding positive complementarity. Chapter 2 delves into the legal and institutional framework of positive complementarity, examining scholarly arguments, challenges, and limitations. It argues for the necessity of a coherent legal and institutional framework to support this concept. Chapter 3 examines policy considerations at both the domestic and international levels. On the international level, it identifies limitations within the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) Secretariat, suggesting the need for restructuring. Domestically, the chapter discusses aspects of implementing legislation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The core keywords and topics of this study include complementarity, international criminal law, international criminal court, positive complementarity, impunity, institutional framework, and legal framework.