Mechanisms of Cooperation Between States and The International Criminal Court Regarding the Enforcement of Final Judgments

This study addresses how to implement final judgments issued by the International Criminal Court in cooperation with countries that have expressed their readiness to enforce them, specifically regarding imprisonment, fines, and confiscation. The issue lies in the absence of an enforcement mechanism...

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Authors: Alta'ani, Diala Ali (Author) ; Al-zaqibh, Ahmad Aqeil Mohammad (Author) ; Al-Raggad, Salah Soud (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: International journal of criminal justice sciences
Year: 2024, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 375-387
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Keywords:
Rome Statute
confiscation
cooperation of states
fine
Imprisonment
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Summary:This study addresses how to implement final judgments issued by the International Criminal Court in cooperation with countries that have expressed their readiness to enforce them, specifically regarding imprisonment, fines, and confiscation. The issue lies in the absence of an enforcement mechanism within the court, as it has made the enforcement of judgments contingent upon agreements and cooperation with states, which places a significant burden on the court, especially given the increasing number of cases being presented that are nearing resolution. The study concluded that the execution of prison sentences differs from financial penalties, as the former can be carried out in another country or in the country of residence (the Netherlands) if the country chosen by the court refuses, while the latter can never be executed without the cooperation of the countries where the convict's money, revenues, and assets are located. The study recommends that the court establish a dedicated execution prison under its authority to make the supervision process more effective. It is also recommended that states register themselves on the list of those willing to implement with the court's registrar, in order to facilitate the court's work and achieve criminal justice.
ISSN:0973-5089