Universal Jurisdiction in France: The New Pool of International Criminal Suspects

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Author: 
Rachel Hage
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
6
Abstract: 

On May 12, 2023, the French cour de cassation (Supreme Court), Plenary Assembly, issued a ruling based on two cases involving acts in Syria, clarifying the “universal jurisdiction” standard for claims in France.