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What crimes can the International Criminal Court prosecute?

The four key crimes investigated by the International Criminal Court are the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. In this article, we will focus on these crimes in more detail.

What crimes can the International Criminal Court prosecute?

Trial of Azov soldiers is a war crime

As noted in the material of the Centre for Civil Liberties, the trial of Azov is a war crime. The Azov Brigade fighters are accused of "participation in a terrorist organisation" and "actions aimed at seizing power", and are actually being prosecuted for their participation in hostilities. These actions are a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

Trial of Azov soldiers is a war crime

32 countries join Ukraine's genocide lawsuit against Russia

Ukraine is not alone. We often complain about the lack of resolve of international organisations to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine. However, the overwhelming support of the civilised world, represented by many countries, increases our chances and brings our victory closer.

32 countries join Ukraine's genocide lawsuit against Russia

What crime was committed for blowing up the Kakhovka HPP?

On the night of 6 June at 02:50, the occupiers destroyed the dam of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. The Russians' undermining of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam is a war crime and ecocide, the responsibility for which is defined by both international and national legislation.

What crime was committed for blowing up the Kakhovka HPP?

How to properly record the consequences of damage to housing as a result of the Russians' explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station: legal advice

The facts of damaged and destroyed property in the Kherson Oblast will be recorded by commissions established in each hromada. This was announced by Vice Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk during a live TV broadcast.

How to properly record the consequences of damage to housing as a result of the Russians' explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station: legal advice

Ukraine is drafting a UN General Assembly resolution on the establishment of a special tribunal: 38 states have already supported the initiative

The International Court of Justice, which will have the power to bring Russia to justice, including the country's top leadership, for crimes in Ukraine, is getting closer to being established. More and more states are joining the initiative to create it. Today, there are 38 of them.

Ukraine is drafting a UN General Assembly resolution on the establishment of a special tribunal: 38 states have already supported the initiative

Collaborationism as a criminal offence: how many traitors have been convicted in Ukraine

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, our legislation has undergone many changes, including the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The very first law of Ukraine to amend the Criminal Code of Ukraine in the context of a full-scale invasion and martial law was the law establishing criminal liability for collaboration.

Collaborationism as a criminal offence: how many traitors have been convicted in Ukraine

The Prosecutor General's Office is constantly recording new war crimes by Russians

Russia is systematically committing war crimes in Ukraine: not only in the occupied territories and on the frontline. But also remotely, with missiles and Shaheds. Recently, it has been extremely brazen - at night, when people are sleeping.

The Prosecutor General's Office is constantly recording new war crimes by Russians

PACE recognises deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia as genocide

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has adopted a resolution recognising the deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children and adults to the territory of the Russian Federation as genocide. The document was adopted at the spring session of PACE in Strasbourg. It was supported by 87 deputies.

PACE recognises deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia as genocide

One step closer to punishment: resolution supporting the establishment of a tribunal against Russia

On 16 May, the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee voted in favour of a resolution calling on the US President to support the creation of a special tribunal to punish the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The document was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. 

One step closer to punishment: resolution supporting the establishment of a tribunal against Russia