Principles of cooperation between Ukraine and the International criminal court

Abstract

Ukraine’s recognition of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court will further require effective cooperation with this international judicial institution. Unfortunately, the current criminal procedure legislation is marked by significant shortcomings that hinder such cooperation. However, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the draft. The Law of Ukraine «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Concerning Cooperation with the International Criminal Court» may radically change the situation. The establishment of the International Criminal Court has been a great achievement for the international community in the fight against the most serious crimes that threaten general peace, security and international cooperation. In exercising jurisdiction under the Rome Statute of 1998, the International Criminal Court may prosecute those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression, but certain procedural actions, such as arrest, whereabouts or items, searches, he can not carry out independently. In investigating, prosecuting and enforcing judgments, the International Criminal Court cooperates with States in investigating and gathering evidence, making arrests, transferring defendants and enforcing judgments. In this regard, it can be emphasized that the functioning and activity of such an international judicial body directly depends on the effective cooperation of states with it. In turn, the cooperation of states with the International Criminal Court in the field of international criminal proceedings should be based on legal norms and principles that will ensure the latter’s realization of its goals and objectives. The international community has long sought to establish a permanent international criminal court, but this issue has always been postponed for a long time due to differences. Key words: international judicial institution, International criminal court, grounds for international cooperation, transfer of a person, international agreement.