THE ROLE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT IN HANDLING CRIMES AGAINST TERRORISM
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International Criminal Court (ICC), Crime of Terrorism, International Law.Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in addressing terrorism and its impact on international law enforcement. The ICC, based on the 1998 Rome Statute, has limited jurisdiction because terrorism is not explicitly included in the category of international crimes. The research method uses a normative approach by analyzing international legal instruments and the role of the ICC. The results show that the ICC can handle terrorism cases indirectly through crimes against humanity, but its effectiveness is hampered by the absence of a universal definition of terrorism, limited jurisdiction, and the low rate of ratification of the Rome Statute. Consequently, the ICC contributes to strengthening international legal norms and encouraging global cooperation, although an amendment to the Rome Statute is needed to include terrorism as a primary crime. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of harmonizing the definition of terrorism and legal reform to enhance the role of the International Criminal Court in enforcing international law
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