Crime against Humanity: A Review

Nathu Lal Gurjar,

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2021.8.6.167

Abstract

Following the emergence of many concepts in the subject of criminology, criminologists have mostly neglected the most heinous of crimes, namely, crimes against humanity. Despite the fact that crime against humanity encompasses rape, murder, genocide, enslavement, torture, and persecution on political, racial, and religious grounds, it remains one of criminology's most overlooked components. State-sponsored crimes have killed more people than any other crime in the globe throughout the twentieth century, dating back to World War II and continuing now. International law dealing with these atrocities is still in its infancy, and there is a need to look at international crimes in light of the current machinery. Furthermore, this essay provides a perspective on how to bridge the gap between international law and the judicial system by establishing a fair procedural framework and comprehending the intricacies of crimes against humanity.

Keywords

Crime, Court, Humanity, Sexual, Violence

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Cites this article as

N. L. Gurjar, "Crime against Humanity: A Review", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), Vol-8, Issue-6, Page No-760-762, 2021. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2021.8.6.167