Jurisdiction and Admissibility

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Which principle allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed outside its territory if the accused is a national of that state?

  1. Territorial jurisdiction

  2. Nationality jurisdiction

  3. Universal jurisdiction

  4. Protective jurisdiction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nationality jurisdiction allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed outside its territory if the accused is a national of that state.

Which principle allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed outside its territory if the crime is committed against its nationals or interests?

  1. Territorial jurisdiction

  2. Nationality jurisdiction

  3. Universal jurisdiction

  4. Protective jurisdiction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protective jurisdiction allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed outside its territory if the crime is committed against its nationals or interests.

Which principle allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed outside its territory if the crime is considered a crime against humanity, war crime, or genocide?

  1. Territorial jurisdiction

  2. Nationality jurisdiction

  3. Universal jurisdiction

  4. Protective jurisdiction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Universal jurisdiction allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed outside its territory if the crime is considered a crime against humanity, war crime, or genocide.

Which court has jurisdiction to prosecute individuals accused of committing crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide?

  1. The International Criminal Court

  2. The International Court of Justice

  3. The United Nations Security Council

  4. The General Assembly of the United Nations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction to prosecute individuals accused of committing crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

What is the principle that governs the admissibility of evidence in international criminal trials?

  1. The principle of relevance

  2. The principle of reliability

  3. The principle of fairness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of relevance, the principle of reliability, and the principle of fairness all govern the admissibility of evidence in international criminal trials.

Which of the following is not a ground for excluding evidence in an international criminal trial?

  1. Irrelevance

  2. Unreliability

  3. Prejudice

  4. Hearsay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hearsay is not a ground for excluding evidence in an international criminal trial.

What is the principle that governs the burden of proof in international criminal trials?

  1. The prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt

  2. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty

  3. The accused has the burden of proving their innocence

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt in international criminal trials.

Which of the following is not a right of the accused in an international criminal trial?

  1. The right to a fair and public hearing

  2. The right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty

  3. The right to remain silent

  4. The right to be represented by counsel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The right to remain silent is not a right of the accused in an international criminal trial.

What is the principle that governs the sentencing of individuals convicted of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide?

  1. The principle of proportionality

  2. The principle of deterrence

  3. The principle of retribution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality, the principle of deterrence, and the principle of retribution all govern the sentencing of individuals convicted of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

Which of the following is not a factor that courts consider when sentencing individuals convicted of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide?

  1. The gravity of the crime

  2. The extent of the harm caused

  3. The age and health of the accused

  4. The accused's prior criminal record


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The accused's prior criminal record is not a factor that courts consider when sentencing individuals convicted of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

What is the principle that governs the enforcement of sentences imposed by the International Criminal Court?

  1. The principle of cooperation

  2. The principle of reciprocity

  3. The principle of universal jurisdiction

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of cooperation governs the enforcement of sentences imposed by the International Criminal Court.

Which of the following is not a method of enforcing sentences imposed by the International Criminal Court?

  1. Requesting the surrender of the accused from the state where they are located

  2. Imposing sanctions on the state where the accused is located

  3. Using military force to apprehend the accused

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Using military force to apprehend the accused is not a method of enforcing sentences imposed by the International Criminal Court.

What is the principle that governs the review of decisions of the International Criminal Court?

  1. The principle of judicial independence

  2. The principle of transparency

  3. The principle of accountability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of judicial independence, the principle of transparency, and the principle of accountability all govern the review of decisions of the International Criminal Court.

Which of the following is not a ground for appealing a decision of the International Criminal Court?

  1. An error of law

  2. An error of fact

  3. A miscarriage of justice

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An error of law, an error of fact, and a miscarriage of justice are all grounds for appealing a decision of the International Criminal Court.

What is the principle that governs the interpretation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court?

  1. The principle of textualism

  2. The principle of purposivism

  3. The principle of effectiveness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of textualism, the principle of purposivism, and the principle of effectiveness all govern the interpretation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

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