In this interview, Nick Leddy, Head of Litigation, Legal Action Worldwide (LAW), discusses the legal concept of universal jurisdiction, and how his organisation aims to address international crimes in domestic courts across the globe.
00:33 What is universal jurisdiction in the context of international criminal law?
01:19 Is universal jurisdiction something that can only be exercised by the West, by European states?
02:24 What experience does Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) have in the exercise of universal jurisdiction?
04:44 What are some of the biggest opportunities, but also some of the biggest challenges, with the exercise of universal jurisdiction?
