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Why International Justice Limps
ABSTRACT: International crimes are breaches of international rules entailing the personal
criminal liability of the individuals concerned (as opposed to the responsibility of the state of which
the individual may act as organs). This article examines the concept of international crimes,
universal jurisdiction and the accountability machineries. This article canvasses for building of
local capacity for domestic prosecution of international crimes. The authors submit that
internalization of justice should be the last resort.
KEYWORDS: Investigating, Prosecuting, Crimes, Genocide, Jurisdiction, Africa.
The article analyses the record of the United Nations Special Tribunal for Lebanon, focusing on its domestic impact as well as on the main obstacles the tribunal has faced since its establishment. The study looks at how the legitimacy problems of the STL have deeply affected the tribunal's capacity to deliver justice for the political assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, as well as its potential to foster peace and stability within Lebanon. Analysing the shortcomings of the STL can highlight the inherent challenges international criminal tribunals face in ensuring that the ‘Justice’ delivered by the tribunal meets local perceptions of ‘justice’ as well as the community's need to preserve internal stability and foster reconciliation.
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