Jagganaden Muneesamy is an Acting Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Office of the DPP in Mauritius. In this video he discusses Africa’s stance on universal jurisdiction. He delves into the investigation and prosecution of piracy crimes by prosecution authorities in diverse East African nations under the principle of universal jurisdiction and the lessons learned from the experience. In addition, he shares insights into the growing utilisation of universal jurisdiction by several States, particularly in Europe, for the investigation and prosecution of international crimes. Lastly, he explores the potential of domestic prosecution in disrupting the commission of transnational and international crimes.
