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Politics Lecture issue

I think it would be difficult to disengage the ICC completely from politics, since its existence is a political one. At its founding and in the earlier years of the court, I think that the ICC would... 		11 years 5 weeks

Security Council issue

I'm wondering if the proposed change would take away power from the UN Security Council. I feel like the current voting system that the Security Council currently implements (with 1 key country... 		11 years 5 weeks

Efficiency issue

I think the court can really increase efficiency through technological innovation. Court proceedings in the ICC can become costly, as the proceedings are held internationally. I would be interested... 		11 years 5 weeks

Victims Lecture issue

The speaker talked at length regarding the different ways of including victims in the court proceedings and finding new ways to engage victims into the the ICC process. However, I am wondering... 		11 years 5 weeks

Peace Lecture issue

I think that ICC is a symbol of peace around the world. Though it is limited in what it actually is able to achieve, the existence of the court can be a deterrence for criminals. I think that the... 		11 years 5 weeks

Universality issue

I think that the question of universal state participation of the ICC goes hand in hand in states' involvement in the United Nations. Even in the United States, many people do not see the legitimacy... 		11 years 5 weeks