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Examine the resistance posed by countries such as the U.S., within the framework of the nature and effectiveness of international law.
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Human history has been plagued with crime and injustices whether in the form of apartheid, the holocaust or other such atrocities. Growing concerns for such violations has resulted in the creation of institutions such as the International Criminal Court (ICC), which attempt to address these violations and to bring justice1. Since its 'birth' in 1998 however, the ICC has encountered much resistance from countries such as the United States. This essay seeks to examine the resistance posed by countries such as the U.S., within the framework of the nature and effectiveness of international law. Today there is a growing need, not only for each country to have an internal justice system, but also as the world has expanded into a "Global Village", an international justice system becomes increasingly important. The United Nations recognised the need for such an institution in resolution 260, of December 19482. It was only in 1998 with...
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