War & humanitarian law
Genocide Convention
The 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide is a core multilateral treaty criminalizing acts committed with intent to destroy a group.
Why it matters
It establishes both individual criminal liability and state responsibility to prevent and punish the crime of genocide.
Key context
In December 2023, South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel at the ICJ under the Genocide Convention, leading the Court to issue multiple provisional measures orders.
Sources
International Court of Justice - South Africa v. Israel proceedings
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