A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMS AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

ABSTRACT

International criminal law is one of the very broad aspects of international law generally, dealing

with the investigation and possible prosecution and punishment of perpetrators of international

crimes. In the prosecution of international crimes, international criminal law does contain various

principles, norms and customs that have in fact contributed to its development. It is understood

that whilst international ciiminal law is different from international humanitarian law, there is a

lot of signifance. Over the years, there has been steady development of international criminal law.

This study explains m1d analyzes comprehensively, the various principles and customs that have

contributed to the development of international criminal law, through, basically, the application of

international humm1itarian law and a little procedural and substantive human rights law applicable

in anned conflict situations. The study identifies, however, that there are challenges which tend to

hinder the continous development of international criminal law, m1d through the conduct of the

study, to the end, discusses what the challenges entail and how they can be resolved

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