Shortcomings and proposals for reform of the Völkerstrafgesetzbuch
Steinl, Leonie
Research article in edited proceedings (conference)Abstract
20 years after the entry into force of the Völkerstrafgesetzbuch (German Code of Crimes Against International Law), Germany is increasingly viewed as a champion of international criminal justice. Looking back at the development and enforcement of the Völkerstrafgesetzbuch over the past decades, the status quo seems to call for a (birthday) celebration. It is now clear that the Code is in fact not just a paper tiger. The initial state of “complete unpreparedness” has passed and the number of investigations and trials has increased significantly over the past few years. Yet, despite these successes, the 20th anniversary of the Völkerstrafgesetzbuch also presents an apt opportunity to reflect critically on the Code as well as its enforcement. The aim of this contribution is to highlight some of the shortcomings and proposals for reform that have been identified by the German international criminal law discourse with regard to the Völkerstrafgesetzbuch and its application.
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Authors from the University of Münster
| Steinl, Leonie | Associate professor of Criminal Law, International Criminal Law and Interdisciplinary Legal Studies |