State has jurisdiction. The jurisdictions may conflict with each other on a specific case when several states claim jurisdiction simultaneously. Then what`s the concept of universal jurisdiction? Is this kind of jurisdiction accepted by international society? How can we deal with the concept of state sovereignty and universal jurisdiction? What are the practices in international society?
Question:
What are the differences between universal jurisdiction and other kinds of jurisdiction, such as territorial jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction?
Risks and Problems
Materials
Draft Code ofCrimesagainst the Peace and Security of Mankind in 1996
Cases
The trial of JohnDemjanuk
Criminaljurisdiction of national courts
Universalityprinciple
Universaljurisdiction of national courts over crimes against human rights
‘Ivanthe Terrible’ —The trial of John Demjanuk

