The International Criminal Court: Creation, Competence, and Impact in Africa

Authors

Tamfuh Y.N Wilson, University of Buea, Cameroon

Abstract

This article discusses the fact that the creation of the International Criminal Court (the ICC) is the fulfillment of a goal in international jurisprudence that will improve good governance in states and prevent international crimes. The author aims to expose the fact that the competence of the ICC has contributed to the development of international criminal law. Furthermore, the article reveals the strength of the ICC in relation to its impact on the African continent.

Recommended Citation

Wilson, Tamfuh Y.N (2008) "The International Criminal Court: Creation, Competence, and Impact in Africa," African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 9.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.tsu.edu/ajcjs/vol3/iss2/9