5 Questions
When can crimes against humanity be committed?
Both during peace and war
What distinguishes crimes against humanity from isolated criminal events?
They are part of a government policy or widespread practice of atrocities
What is not necessary for an act to be considered a crime against humanity?
Committed by a state authority
When was the global standard of human rights articulated?
Following the Holocaust
Where has the prosecution for crimes against humanity taken place?
Both in international and domestic courts
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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