Decolonizing Accountability: A Decolonial Examination of ICC Arrest Warrants

Abstract

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to hold individuals accountable for serious international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. However, accountability within the ICC is deeply intertwined with colonial histories and power dynamics. This article aims to explore the ICC's arrest warrants through a decolonial lens, highlighting how these warrants reflect and perpetuate colonial structures while proposing pathways toward more inclusive justice.