Which of the following exists to take legal action against a subsection of conduct? This includes genocide, crimes against humanity, torture, and war crimes.

Question

Bill of Rights

Universal jurisdiction

State Constitutions

The Judicial Act

Answer 1

Universal jurisdiction exists to take legal action against a subsection of conduct. Universal jurisdiction is a principle of international law that allows states to prosecute individuals for serious crimes irrespective of their nationality or the location of the crime. It covers crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, torture, and war crimes.