Wildkatze oder Wal? Europas neues Gerichtshof von Ukraine War Crimes

Submission Statement: „There was major fanfare for the latest advance in Ukraine war crimes accountability, but there are numerous problems to overcome.“ Europe has launched a new tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for the crime of aggression in Ukraine, but it faces significant challenges. Chris Stephen explains that while it aims to fill an „accountability gap“ left by the International Criminal Court, the tribunal may struggle to hold trials due to issues like a lack of suspects, sovereign immunity, and limited recognition globally. Critics question the necessity of this court, given the ICC’s existing framework, and worry it may become ineffective without being able to bring perpetrators to justice.