Crimes Against Humanity Quiz

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When can crimes against humanity be committed?

Only by non-state actors
Only during peace
Only during war
Both during peace and war (correct)

What distinguishes crimes against humanity from isolated criminal events?

They are committed by non-state actors
They are always part of an official policy
They only occur during war
They are part of a government policy or widespread practice of atrocities (correct)

What is not necessary for an act to be considered a crime against humanity?

Part of an official policy
Committed by a state authority (correct)
Widespread practice of atrocities
Tolerated by authorities

When was the global standard of human rights articulated?

<p>Following the Holocaust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where has the prosecution for crimes against humanity taken place?

<p>Both in international and domestic courts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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When are crimes against humanity committed?

Crimes against humanity can occur during both peacetime and wartime.

Crimes against humanity vs. isolated crimes?

Crimes against humanity are widespread atrocities, part of a government's plan or policy.

State authority needed for crimes against humanity?

A crime against humanity does not need to be committed by a state authority; it can result from widespread inhumanity.

Global human rights standards after what?

Following the Holocaust, the world established better standards for human rights.

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Where are crimes against humanity prosecuted?

Crimes against humanity can be prosecuted in international and domestic courts.

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Study Notes

Crimes Against Humanity

Crimes against humanity can be committed in times of war or peace, and can be part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against a civilian population.
What distinguishes crimes against humanity from isolated criminal events is the widespread and systematic nature of the attacks.

Characteristics of Crimes Against Humanity

It is not necessary for an act to be considered a crime against humanity to be committed by a government or with its involvement; such crimes can also be committed by non-state actors.

History of Human Rights

The global standard of human rights was articulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

Prosecution of Crimes Against Humanity

Prosecution for crimes against humanity has taken place in international tribunals, such as the International Criminal Court, as well as in national courts, including those in countries such as Nuremberg, Tokyo, and Rwanda.

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Test your knowledge about crimes against humanity with this quiz. Learn about the definitions, characteristics, and examples of crimes against humanity, and understand the differences between war crimes and crimes against humanity.