The International Criminal Court and the Prosecution of Sitting Heads of State
Democracy, Enforcement, and Symbolism of a Revolutionary Practice in International Politics
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The practice of prosecuting sitting Heads of State (SHoS) by the International Criminal Court (ICC) represents a revolutionary and morally compelling pursuit of justice for those who commit the most heinous crimes known to humanity, regardless of their status. This book embarks on an exploration of the intricate political dynamics surrounding this complex practice, delving into six pivotal cases where the ICC grappled with the idea of prosecuting SHoS. These cases encompass Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, Libya, Syria, and Russia, encompassing all instances where the ICC directly targeted SHoS, as well as two cases where the Court was unable or unwilling to act. The investigation focuses on the multifaceted political complexities involved in initiating investigations against sitting Heads of State. It also delves into the far-reaching domestic and international consequences these prosecutions carried, profoundly impacting both the host societies and the international arena.
Dr. Mattia Cacciatori, a Lecturer in International Relations and International Security at the University of Bath, specializes in international law's impact on conflict resolution, prosecuting sitting Heads of State, and assessing the effectiveness of transitional justice mechanisms in peacebuilding.
The practice of prosecuting sitting Heads of State (SHoS) by the International Criminal Court (ICC) represents a revolutionary and morally compelling pursuit of justice for those who commit the most heinous crimes known to humanity, regardless of their status. This book embarks on an exploration of the intricate political dynamics surrounding this complex practice, delving into six pivotal cases where the ICC grappled with the idea of prosecuting SHoS. These cases include Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, Libya, Syria, and Russia, encompassing all instances where the ICC directly targeted SHoS, as well as two cases where the Court was unable or unwilling to act. The investigation focuses on the multifaceted political complexities involved in initiating investigations against SHoS. It also delves into the far-reaching domestic and international consequences these prosecutions carried, profoundly impacting both the host societies and the international arena.
The book explores the intricate political dynamics of ICC's prosecutions of sitting Heads of State The book highlights how some systemic patterns of state-resistance characterised these prosecutions The book evaluates this practice by focusing on its practical and symbolic repercussions on international politics
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“The need to grapple with the issue of political justice, and specifically ‘the dilemma of powerful criminals’, could not be more pressing. And this is precisely what this book does. It avoids the temptation to offer quick fixes and instead presents a brave and deeply nuanced analysis of the messy world of realpolitik that ensconces and often threatens the very foundations of international criminal justice. Ultimately, the desire to see perpetrators of heinous crimes in the dock is one that has deep resonance with all those hoping for a little more justice in the world, and this book breaks down the multiple obstacles that lie in the way of this particular – and much needed – revolution.” (Dr Lucy Hovil, Senior Research Associate, Refugee Law Initiative, University of London, UK)
“A very timely contribution to how we think about international justice, Cacciatori reveals how the politicisation of the International Criminal Court has brought about a new approach to holding states to account. This book shows that the practice of prosecuting sitting heads of state can be both a boon for the Court's reputation while also fundamentally limiting its ability to operate. Looking at Africa and the Middle-East, we see in Cacciatori's work that the ICC has established a practice that has the potential to both help and harm international jurisprudence.” (David Galbreath, Professor of War and Technology, University of Bath, UK)
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