Legal framework

Frequently asked questions

1. What is international law, and why does it matter for Ukrainian legal practitioners, including judges? 
2. What is international treaty law? What about customary international law? 
3. What is the relationship between ICL and IHL? What about International Human Rights Law (IHRL)? 
4. Can Ukrainian courts refer to the Rome Statute, ICC jurisprudence, and other international tribunals' statutes or jurisprudence in international crimes proceedings?
5. What type of armed conflict is taking place in Ukraine and why does it matter? 
6. Does Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine cover all violations of international humanitarian law? 
7. Is it mandatory to specify the exact provisions of international humanitarian law in war crimes judgments in Ukraine?