Tag: jurisdiction
France’s “universal jurisdiction” confirmed
The Court of Cassation confirmed Friday, May 12 the jurisdiction of French justice to judge war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Syria. Two Syrian nationals were trying to…
the mechanism of universal jurisdiction before the Court of Cassation
A crucial hearing is being held this Friday, March 17 before the Court of Cassation concerning universal jurisdiction, that is to say the possibility for French justice to judge crimes…
the International Court of Justice assumes jurisdiction
The case before the International Court of Justice between Gambia and Burma is entering a new stage. The judges confirmed this Friday their jurisdiction to hear the merits of the…
Cyberspace: what is it?
A vast term than that of cyberspace! If in the collective imagination, cyberspace is loosely defined as being the equivalent ofInternet, it is a world however much more complex to…