ICC excursion assignment. Student: Jesse Brown Studentnumber: 14007444 Part 1.
1. According to the article, an institution like the ICC was necessary for different reasons. Basing your answer on information in the article, what were three different motivations behind the creation of the ICC? (3)
The realization of universal peace and justice.
To insure that no state ,army or ruler anywhere can abuse human rights and get away with it without being punished.
For the prosecution and prevention of crimes against humanity in the coming future.
2. What is the connection between the Nuremburg trials (http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/nuremberg-trials) and Tokyo war crimes tribunals (http://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=221) …show more content…
What were the charges against Kenyatta? (1)
Crimes against humanity. His role in fuelling ethnic clashes in the awake of elections.
2. Why were charges against him dropped? (1)
The prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence.
3. The first reporter in the video mentions “first” in the context of Kenyatta. What is the fuller context, and why is this important? (1) He was the first serving head of state to be prosecuted by the ICC.
4. The word “apology” is mentioned. Why? (1)
The ICC had taken on the head of state and accused him of crimes against humanity and failed to bring a trial about it.
5. What does Tristan McConnell, the second reporter, say about the importance of the dropping of charges against Kenyatta? In his opinion, what message does the dropping of charges send to the public? (1)
That the ICC court is simply not capable of doing the things they were set up to do.
6. Who does Fatou Bensouda blame for the result of the investigation (the dropping of the charges)? Why? (1)
The Kenyan government. They had not fully cooperated.
7. a) Who is William Ruto? b) Why is he mentioned here? (2)
William Ruto is the deputy of Kenyatta. He was also accused of crimes against humanity together with Kenyatta but remains in the dark faced with the charges while the Kenyatta case was
1. According to the article, an institution like the ICC was necessary for different reasons. Basing your answer on information in the article, what were three different motivations behind the creation of the ICC? (3)
The realization of universal peace and justice.
To insure that no state ,army or ruler anywhere can abuse human rights and get away with it without being punished.
For the prosecution and prevention of crimes against humanity in the coming future.
2. What is the connection between the Nuremburg trials (http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/nuremberg-trials) and Tokyo war crimes tribunals (http://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=221) …show more content…
What were the charges against Kenyatta? (1)
Crimes against humanity. His role in fuelling ethnic clashes in the awake of elections.
2. Why were charges against him dropped? (1)
The prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence.
3. The first reporter in the video mentions “first” in the context of Kenyatta. What is the fuller context, and why is this important? (1) He was the first serving head of state to be prosecuted by the ICC.
4. The word “apology” is mentioned. Why? (1)
The ICC had taken on the head of state and accused him of crimes against humanity and failed to bring a trial about it.
5. What does Tristan McConnell, the second reporter, say about the importance of the dropping of charges against Kenyatta? In his opinion, what message does the dropping of charges send to the public? (1)
That the ICC court is simply not capable of doing the things they were set up to do.
6. Who does Fatou Bensouda blame for the result of the investigation (the dropping of the charges)? Why? (1)
The Kenyan government. They had not fully cooperated.
7. a) Who is William Ruto? b) Why is he mentioned here? (2)
William Ruto is the deputy of Kenyatta. He was also accused of crimes against humanity together with Kenyatta but remains in the dark faced with the charges while the Kenyatta case was