Beyond the Core: Incorporating Transnational Crimes into the Rome Statute

Authors

• Regina Menachery Paulose

Abstract

The article argues that the International Criminal Court (ICC) should expand its jurisdiction to include transnational organized crime, such as drug trafficking, counterfeiting, and arms trade, to address the growing global threat posed by these crimes. While the Rome Statute currently excludes such crimes, the ICC’s role as a court of last resort and its independence make it an ideal institution to prosecute transnational organized crime, fostering international cooperation and enhancing deterrence. The article advocates for a unified definition of transnational organized crime and the inclusion of select crimes from the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (CATOC) and the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) under the ICC’s mandate.

Disciplines

Food and Drug Law | International Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Regina M. Paulose, Beyond the Core: Incorporating Transnational Crimes into the Rome Statute, 21 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 77 (2012).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol21/iss1/4