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The aim is to explore the legal complexities surrounding head of state immunity before the ICC and its implications for international criminal law.

Personal Immunity of Heads of State for International Crimes

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The aim is to explore the legal complexities surrounding head of state immunity before the ICC and its implications for international criminal law.
Examined the ICC's non-compliance decision regarding a head of state's arrest warrant.
Analyzed the legal precedents and customary international law governing head of state immunity.
Critically evaluated the Rome Statute and its interpretations regarding jurisdiction.
The ICC's decision marks a significant shift from previous adherence to customary law.
Head of state immunity is not a recognized bar to the ICC's jurisdiction under current international law.
The article advocates for anchoring decisions on customary law rather than solely relying on the Rome Statute.

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This article analyzes head of state immunity in international law, examining its impact on ICC jurisdiction and compliance.

Raffaella Calò (2025) studied this question.

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