Feasibility Study of the Jurisdiction of Crimes Against the Rights of Future Generations in the Rome Statute

Issues such as terrorism, nuclear threats, population explosions and narcotics can be considered as the challenges of the last century in the world; There is no doubt that one of the most important problems facing the international community and the rights of future generations will be the “environmental crisis”. Today, the challenges and crises caused by the existence of conflicts, especially terrorist acts and their destructive effects on various levels of human natural life, have made the rights of future generations an unbelievable threat.

Findings:

In relation to crimes committed against future generations, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court has not significantly criminalized and suppressed such crimes, but given the scope of jurisdiction set out in the Statute on the Recognition of International Crimes and Crimes, such as Their genocide and their compatibility with cases of crimes against future generations, it can be acknowledged that it is possible to prosecute such crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

Adopting a sound and effective criminal policy is a strategy that makes it possible to deal with the various dimensions and forms of crimes committed against the rights of future generations. Of course, there is no doubt that the attempt to create a new international crime in line with the crimes against the rights of future generations will have its own shortcomings and criticisms.