Reappraising the Nature and Scope of the Crime of Genocide in International Law

The crux that guides the conduct of this paper is on the Nature and Scope of the Crime of Genocide in International Law. The point of departure was strictly on the cases of group targeted violence which have occurred throughout history and even before the Convention came into effect. The work adopts qualitative the doctrinal research methodology and focuses on secondary data. Also, the research work focused on the issue of direct criminal responsibility as it relates to the offense of genocide in international law, and the effort made through the provisions of this heinous act. Furthermore, the paper discusses the shortcomings witnessed in the provisions of the commissions of the offense of genocide. The paper concludes that Human life is very sacred and 'deserved' to be protected. The United Nations should take definite steps at proclaiming a convention aimed at intervening in states where acts of genocide are perceived to be taking place or about to take place. The paper recommends among others that the Convention should provide punishment for attempt or conspiracy to commit the crime of genocide as seen in Municipal Laws.