The Quarterly Journal of Judicial Law Views

The Quarterly Journal of Judicial Law Views

The free discretion of Admission and rejection the Evidence in International Criminal Courts and its influence on accused rights

Author
alireza taghipour
buali sina university
Abstract
Statute, the rules of procedure and jurisprudence of International Criminal Tribunals have prescribed when the evidence is presented by prosecution and accused, it’s not necessary the innocent or guilty of accused be exhibited certainly, rather, this will be specified at the time of sentencing and considering the evidence as a whole and review in terms of strength and weakness. So it may the raised evidence that is not a high degree of validity be admitted. when the method of obtaining evidence by prosecution has violated international human rights instruments, the judges are not required reject it unless these violations, jeopardize the rights of accused severely. Therefore from regulations and jurisprudence, it can be seen the interests of victims predominated on rights of accused. While the establishment of peace and reconciliation in unquiet areas will be possible provided that justice to be implemented not only on victims but also accused. For this reason, it is necessary that regulations related to evidence in Statute of the International Criminal Court which has taken steps on the long way of administration of justice, be revisited
Keywords
accused
International Criminal Courts
fair trials
human rights
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