Hybrid criminal courts in international criminal law - Basic legal aspects and potential for application

Abstract

Blending international and national elements, hybrid criminal courts are considered a combination of judicial responsibilities between states and international entities, especially the United Nations. Hybrid criminal courts are considered the third generation of international criminal courts, inheriting the successes of previous generations of international criminal courts. To date, a number of hybrid criminal courts have been formed, contributing to ensuring justice in countries where the most serious crimes occurred. With the advantages compared to previous generations of international criminal courts, countries can use this court model to judge the serious crimes that threaten international peace and security The article analyses the basic legal aspects of hybrid criminal courts, thereby assessing their potential for application in international criminal law.