Economist Podcasts The snails of justice: the International Criminal Court
Feb 17, 2020
Richard Cockett, a Senior editor at The Economist with expertise on Sudan, and Daniel Knowles, the international correspondent, dive into the International Criminal Court’s struggle for legitimacy, especially regarding former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir. They discuss the chaos in Sudan and the court's challenges in enforcing justice for war crimes. The conversation also touches on Norway's oil wealth versus its sustainability goals and LA's efforts to improve public transport, highlighting the broader implications of urban car dependence.
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Bashir's Evasion
- Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's former president, was indicted by the ICC for war crimes and genocide in Darfur.
- Despite this, he traveled freely for years, highlighting the ICC's limited power.
ICC's Limited Power
- The ICC lacks its own police force and relies on member states' cooperation to arrest indicted individuals.
- This limitation hinders its ability to enforce its judgments.
ICC's Africa Focus
- The ICC faces criticism for disproportionately targeting Africans, impacting its reputation.
- All individuals indicted by the ICC have been African, fueling perceptions of bias.
