POLICY BRIEF article
Front. Polit. Sci.
Sec. International Studies
Assessing the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation: Limitations in Legal Rigor in Integration of Alternative Resolution Mechanisms
Provisionally accepted
- Law School, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China, Jinhua, China
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This article examines International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor new policy on cooperation and complementarity concerning Alternative Resolution Mechanisms within the Rome Statute framework. Although the ICC aims to address serious international crimes, its inflexible stance limits effective collaboration with ARMs like Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, which are vital for transitional justice in conflict settings. Despite the intention behind the new policy, it fails to offer a fresh perspective. The article emphasizes the necessity for inclusive cooperation that recognizes the diverse nature of justice. It argues that test of complementarity still overlook interactions with ARMs, often marginalizing domestic mechanisms. Ultimately, the article advocates for constrictive legislation and institutional establishment that aligns international law with local realities to promote peace, accountability, and stability worldwide.
Keywords: International Criminal Court, cooperation, complementarity, policy, AlternativeResolution Mechanisms
Received: 20 Sep 2025; Accepted: 11 Nov 2025.
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* Correspondence: Abebe Bahiru Bezabh, abe22be@gmail.com
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