Genocide And Human Rights Questions
The role of the International Criminal Court for the former Yugoslavia (ICC-Y) in addressing genocide is to investigate, prosecute, and bring to justice individuals responsible for committing acts of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia. The ICC-Y was established by the United Nations Security Council in 1993 to hold accountable those responsible for the widespread atrocities committed during the Yugoslav Wars. It has the authority to indict and try individuals, regardless of their official capacity, for the most serious crimes under international law. By holding perpetrators accountable, the ICC-Y aims to provide justice for the victims of genocide and contribute to the prevention of future genocidal acts.