Tags: International Criminal Court, ICC, Legislation, Surrender, Warrants, Political pressures

The main incentive available to the international community to compel a State to cooperate with the ICC (and, more generally, with international criminal tribunals) is through political pressure, eventually accompanied by the imposition (or threat) of sanctions or other enforcement measures against the non-cooperating State. In this sense, commitment to the Court by States which are not directly connected with the crimes in question can be a crucial factor underpinning the Court’s scheme for cooperation provided for under the Statute.

Current and Future Scenarios for Arrest.pdf