The International Criminal Court and Türkiye: Overcoming Accession Concerns and Exploring Shared Benefits...

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Şehmus Kurtuluş

The International Criminal Court and Türkiye

Overcoming Accession Concerns and Exploring Shared Benefits

Şehmus Kurtuluş

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Routledge
24 September 2025

International relations; Criminology: legal aspects; International criminal law; International courts & procedures; Criminal justice law

The establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a landmark development in the field of international criminal law, marking a significant step forward in the pursuit of global justice. Having gained the recognition of 125 states, the ICC stands as the world’s first and only permanent international tribunal capable of trying individuals for the gravest crimes of international concern. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with becoming a member of the ICC, using Türkiye as a case study to explore broader issues relevant to other states that have not yet joined the Court. It argues that the concerns behind Türkiye’s reluctance to sign the founding treaty of the ICC are not substantial enough to justify avoiding the Court’s jurisdiction and that non-accession does not guarantee immunity from ICC oversight. While primarily focused on Türkiye, the book offers insights that could inform the decisions of other non-signatory states, particularly those with similar reservations about the Court. It demonstrates that the advantages Türkiye stands to gain by joining the ICC are largely applicable to other non-signatory states as well. Through this analysis, the book underscores the ICC's critical role as a global institution and its invaluable contribution to advancing international criminal justice. Presenting a valuable overview of the world’s first and only permanent international criminal court, the work will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers and policymakers working in the fields of International Law and International Relations.

By: Şehmus Kurtuluş
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781041076667
ISBN 10: 1041076665
Pages: 154
Publication Date: 24 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

I. Introduction; 2. Omission of the Crime of Terrorism From the Rome Statute; 3. Inclusion of the Non-international Armed Conflicts within the Jurisdiction of the ICC; 4. The Prosecutor’s Powers and The Possibility of Politicized Prosecutions; 5. The Scope of The ICC’s Jurisdiction Ratione Personae: Too Broad to Accept? 6. Implications for the Cyprus Question; 7. Concerns Regarding the Crime of Aggression; 8. Benefits: Why Should Türkiye Join the ICC? 9. Conclusion;

Şehmus Kurtuluş is Visiting Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, Canada.