Define: International Criminal Tribunal For Rwanda

The ICTR is a United Nations court established in 1994 to prosecute individuals responsible for genocide and other serious violations of international humanitarian law committed during the Rwandan genocide.

The ICTR has jurisdiction over genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed in Rwanda between January 1, 1994, and December 31, 1994.

The ICTR can prosecute individuals who bear the greatest responsibility for the crimes committed during the Rwandan genocide, including political and military leaders, as well as individuals who played a significant role in planning, organizing, or executing the crimes.

The ICTR follows international standards of fair trial, including the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, the right to legal representation, the right to examine witnesses, and the right to appeal the verdict.

The ICTR conducts its trials at its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. However, some trials have also been held in other countries to ensure access to justice for victims and witnesses.

The judges of the ICTR are appointed by the United Nations General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. They are chosen based on their qualifications, experience, and impartiality.

If an accused person is found guilty, the ICTR can impose sentences ranging from imprisonment to life imprisonment. The tribunal does not have the power to impose the death penalty.

Yes, the ICTR has jurisdiction over individuals of any nationality who committed crimes within its mandate during the Rwandan genocide.

The ICTR works closely with national courts to facilitate the prosecution of individuals responsible for the Rwandan genocide. It can transfer cases to national jurisdictions if they have the capacity and willingness to prosecute the accused.

The ICTR officially closed its doors on December 31, 2015. However, its legacy continues through the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, which handles any remaining appeals and ensures the enforcement of sentences.