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Journal : Brawijaya Law Journal : Journal of Legal Studies

Malaysia and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Hassan, Fareed Mohd; Mohd Rusli, Mohd Hazmi Bin; Tajudin, Amalina Ahmad
Brawijaya Law Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2022): International Law and Security
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.blj.2022.009.01.06

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Through its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has received support and opposition from many countries. Despite working toward universal ratification or accession to the Rome Statute, Signatories and State Parties to the Rome Statute have decided not to ratify and withdraw from being Member States due to, among other reasons, the issue of immunity and criminal responsibility of the Head of State, which are not in line with their respective Constitution, particularly by Malaysia. As such, this study analyzes the position of immunity of the Head of State as well as the criminal responsibility of a military commander under international law, particularly under the Rome Statute and the Malaysian Constitution. Based on doctrinal analysis, this study argues that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, as the Malaysian Head of State and the Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces, has immunity before the national court and, thus, will be highly exposed to ICC jurisdiction because the complementary principle under the Rome Statute cannot be implemented. This study concludes that being a part of the ICC Membership is untimely for Malaysia without the reconciliation of these contradictions.
The Palestinians’ Quest for Justice at the ICJ: The UNSC as a Stumbling Block? Hassan, Fareed Mohd; Sabaruddin, Nurul Azyani Zafirah; Yuliantiningsih, Aryuni; Arafat, Muhammad Rusli; Mega Jaya, Belardo Prasetya
Brawijaya Law Journal Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024): The Role Of Human Rights on ASIA Pacific Policies and Strategies
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.blj.2024.011.02.01

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Human rights abuses occurring in Gaza, including civilian casualties, have been countlessly reported. Despite numerous resolutions presented, particularly to the United Nations (UN) Security Council (UNSC), data from the UN reveals that they have unfortunately been vetoed. South Africa initiated a legal action before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of breaching the 1948 Genocide Convention—a treaty to which both nations are Parties to. Based on doctrinal analysis, this paper raises one big question; whether the UNSC, that is supposed to uphold international peace and security, will become a stumbling block in the quest for justice for the Palestinian and fails to serve its purpose? This paper argues that judging from Netanyahu’s statement that Israel will not follow and perform any ICJ’s decisions and the United States, being one of the UNSC permanent members will use any necessary measures within the UNSC to prevent such decision from being enforced. This paper concludes that the veto power within the UNSC hinders the pursuit of justice for the Palestinians and the ability of certain member states to veto resolutions creates challenges in the Council’s effectiveness and compromises its capacity to address the conflict for the pursuit of justice.