The International Criminal Court is unlikely to prosecute alleged Australian war crimes – here's why
- Written by Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University
For the first time, Australians have been referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigation into alleged Afghan war crimes.
That Senator Jacqui Lambie has instigated this process is even more extraordinary as it’s the first time any Australian MP has taken that step.
Lambie’s ICC referral focuses on the legal...