Richard Dicker
Director, International Justice Program, Human Rights Watch
Lecture Topic beginning January 15, 2013
UN Security Council Lecture Question
How should the relationship between the International Criminal Court and the United Nations Security Council be changed, if at all, to advance international justice?
Comment on the Security Council Lecture Question: “How should the relationship between the International Criminal Court and the United Nations Security Council be changed, if at all, to advance international justice?”
Navigating the intricate dynamics between the ICC and the Security Council poses challenges. The need for all permanent Council members to ratify the Rome Statute adds complexity. While the ICC's judicial nature intersects with politics, the Council primarily focuses on peace and security. Striking a balance between these objectives requires thoughtful diplomatic considerations.
Richard Dicker
Director, International Justice Program, Human Rights Watch
Comment on the Security Council Lecture Question: “How should the relationship between the International Criminal Court and the United Nations Security Council be changed, if at all, to advance international justice?”
Navigating the intricate dynamics between the ICC and the Security Council poses challenges. The need for all permanent Council members to ratify the Rome Statute adds complexity. While the ICC's judicial nature intersects with politics, the Council primarily focuses on peace and security. Striking a balance between these objectives requires thoughtful diplomatic considerations.