Prosecutorial Policy Indicators of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
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Prosecutorial Policy of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court, Legal and Judicial Indicators, International Criminal Justice, Transparency and AccountabilityAbstract
The prosecutorial policy of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) plays a central role in the realization of international criminal justice and in ensuring accountability for serious international crimes. This article aims to analyze the main indicators of the Prosecutor’s prosecutorial policy by examining the legal framework, judicial principles, and political, operational, and ethical indicators. An examination of the legal framework shows that the Prosecutor’s decisions must be based on legal authority, the principles of legitimacy and justice, and the limitations of the Rome Statute. Judicial indicators include prioritization of cases, analysis of evidence, and an emphasis on deterrent and preventive justice. In addition, political and international indicators—such as interaction with the Security Council and diplomatic pressures—can play a decisive role in the selection of cases, while operational and ethical indicators, including resource management, transparency, and respect for the rights of both defendants and victims, contribute to maintaining the legitimacy and effectiveness of prosecutorial policy. An analysis of practical examples demonstrates that the success of prosecutorial policy requires a balance between judicial effectiveness, prosecutorial independence, and adherence to human rights standards. The findings of the article emphasize that transparency, accountability, and ethical commitment are indispensable indicators in the design and implementation of prosecutorial policy, and that they can contribute to enhancing justice and legitimacy of the Court at the international level.
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