criminal jurisdiction

criminal jurisdiction

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Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person

Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (1949) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

prostitution is incompatible with the dignity and worth of the human person and endanger the welfare of the individual, the family and the community

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (2000) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

prohibit the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

an International Criminal Court is hereby established. It shall be a permanent institution and shall have the power to exercise its jurisdiction over persons for the most serious crimes of international concern

United Nations Convention against Corruption (2003) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption; promote integrity, accountability and proper management of public affairs and public property

United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (1988) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances pose a serious threat to the health and welfare of human beings and adversely affect the economic, cultural and political foundations of society

International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings (1998) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

terrorist attacks by means of explosives or other lethal devices

International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

financing of terrorism is a matter of grave concern to the international community as a whole; the number and seriousness of acts of international terrorism depend on the financing that terrorists may obtain

International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (2005) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

acts of nuclear terrorism may result in the gravest consequences and may pose a threat to international peace and security

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) : criminal jurisdiction [Keywords]

establishment of diplomatic relations between States, and of permanent diplomatic missions, takes place by mutual consent