Autonomy and cooperation within the International Criminal Court and United Nations Security Council

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Dimitris Liakpolous delves into the powers assigned to the United Nations Security Council by the Statute of Rome, focusing on its role in activating prosecutor investigations and suspending judicial activities. The book characterizes Security Council interventions, particularly concerning cooperation and judicial assistance, and discusses its prerogatives related to the crime of aggression. It concludes by analyzing how Security Council actions impact the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court and considers potential coordination models for interactions between these two entities.