- Romina Edith Pezzot holds a "cum laude" Law degree (with a minor in Public International Law) from the University of ... moreRomina Edith Pezzot holds a "cum laude" Law degree (with a minor in Public International Law) from the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina), and a Master degree in International Law from the Graduate Institute (IHEID, Geneva, Switzerland). Currently she is a PhD student in Public International Law at the Graduate Institute (2020-24)Romina has taken additional studies and training courses at the Hague Academy of International Law, the Iris Center for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.Besides, she worked several years as Adjunct Professor of Public International Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law at the University of Buenos Aires´ School of Law (for the under graduate program). She also worked as Assistant Professor of Public International Law at "Di Tella University" and "Universidad Católica Argentina". Simulataneously, she clerked at the National Judiciary Power of Argentina (2003-2018).She did also an internship at Geneva Call (2020), and was also Legal Assistant of Professor Concepción Escobar Hernández during the 71th session of the International Law Commission in Geneva (2019). She has several publications on IHL and ICL. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4162-842Xedit
In this paper I analyze the apparent taboo that would exist regarding custom as a source of international criminal law, as a consequence of the tension that exists between custom and the principle of legality. The taboo it could be due to... more
In this paper I analyze the apparent taboo that would exist regarding custom as a source of international criminal law, as a consequence of the tension that exists between custom and the principle of legality. The taboo it could be due to the non-written character of customary international criminal rules and the challenges to probe them as positive law. Thus, based on the ´Draft conclusions on identification of customary international law´ prepared by the UN International Law Commission, in this paper I propose a method to determine the existence of a customary international criminal rule, that could be implemented by national and international criminal jurisdictions. This method would ensure the observance of the principle of legality and contribute to strengthen the legitimacy of international criminal law.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is "per se" an international criminal jurisdiction established through an agreement with the aim to resolve those social conflicts that arise as a consequence of certain unlawful behaviors of... more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is "per se" an international criminal jurisdiction established through an agreement with the aim to resolve those social conflicts that arise as a consequence of certain unlawful behaviors of individuals: war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression, considered as the most serious crimes by the international community as a whole. Thus, the ICC is an instance or mechanism for the recomposition of the respect of fundamental values, such as the international peace and security and the dignity of the human being. However, as a result of its functioning is that certain controversies can emerge either on the occasion of the exercise of its judicial functions, or between two or more States Parties regarding the interpretation and application of the Statute.
The description of the nature of the controversies that may arise as well as the means to settle them (established in the Statute), are the object of study in this work.
This paper is part of the book "La Solución de Controversias en Derecho Internacional y Temas Vinculados. Liber Amicorum Alejandro Turyn"
The description of the nature of the controversies that may arise as well as the means to settle them (established in the Statute), are the object of study in this work.
This paper is part of the book "La Solución de Controversias en Derecho Internacional y Temas Vinculados. Liber Amicorum Alejandro Turyn"
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In this paper I analyze the decision taken by an Argentine Criminal Court that decided not to consider as a crime against humanity the conduct of the accused based on that the act took place during a constitutional government.
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This is my contribution to the book edited by Professor Silvina González Napolitano "Lecciones de Derecho Internacional Público" (Errepar, 2015). In this chapter (number 47 of the book), I describe the origin and evolution of... more
This is my contribution to the book edited by Professor Silvina González Napolitano "Lecciones de Derecho Internacional Público" (Errepar, 2015). In this chapter (number 47 of the book), I describe the origin and evolution of International Criminal Law, as well as its main features and material scope of application.
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This chapter is part of the book edited by Professor Emiliano Buis "¿Justificar la Guerra? Discursos y Prácticas en torno a la legitimación del uso de la fuerza y su licitud en el derecho internacional" (Eudeba, 2014). It is said that... more
This chapter is part of the book edited by Professor Emiliano Buis "¿Justificar la Guerra? Discursos y Prácticas en torno a la legitimación del uso de la fuerza y su licitud en el derecho internacional" (Eudeba, 2014).
It is said that the "just war theory" lost its validity after the adoption of the UN Charter. However, in my chapter I argue that the concept is still implicitly being present in the actions of the UN Security Council, in particular when adopting resolutions to maintain international peace and security.
It is said that the "just war theory" lost its validity after the adoption of the UN Charter. However, in my chapter I argue that the concept is still implicitly being present in the actions of the UN Security Council, in particular when adopting resolutions to maintain international peace and security.
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This book is composed by articles related with the pacific settlement of international dispute. The articles were written by international scholars and practitioners.This book is also a tribute to Professor Alejandro Turyn by his... more
This book is composed by articles related with the pacific settlement of international dispute. The articles were written by international scholars and practitioners.This book is also a tribute to Professor Alejandro Turyn by his colleagues and friends.
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Revista de Derecho Penal con referato doble ciego.
Research Interests: Criminology, Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, Philosophy of Criminal Law, Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Law, and 8 moreComparative Criminal Law, Criminologia, DERECHO PENAL, Derecho Penal Internacional, Derecho Penal Económico, Derecho penal y procesal penal, DereCho Penal y Derecho Procesal Penal, and Derecho Penal Parte Especial
One year ago, the Stop Ecocide Foundation convened the so-called ‘Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide’ (IEP). Composed of 12 renowned international jurists and co-chaired by Dior Fall Sow and Philippe Sands, the... more
One year ago, the Stop Ecocide Foundation convened the so-called ‘Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide’ (IEP). Composed of 12 renowned international jurists and co-chaired by Dior Fall Sow and Philippe Sands, the panel published a definition of ecocide, which was identified as “unlawful or wanton acts committed with the knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or long-term damage to the environment being caused by those acts.” This draft definition immediately kicked off one of the liveliest public debates about an international law issue in recent years (see the Defining Ecocide Symposium on this blog). Last September, the discussion revived, when the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), the Graduate Institute’s Department of International Law, and ESIL’s interest group on human rights law hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Ecocide – Legal Revolution or Symbolism?’ The IEP’s co-chair Philippe Sands, Paola Gaeta, Jorge Viñuales, and Kai Ambos all offered highly insightful views on the central question whether the proposed definition of ecocide is just a symbolic act or a legal revolution (or something in between)? In this post, we would like to offer some reflections on this ongoing discussion.