FEED: The Spanish ICC?

Spain claims universal jurisdiction over human rights abuses. Okay, the topic is now passed, but the concept remains interesting.

For more than a decade, Spanish courts have been the terror of torturers and genocidaires the world over. Operating under the principle of "universal jurisdiction," the country has claimed the right to investigate and, if necessary, prosecute human rights cases that occurred beyond its borders if the countries in question fail to act. More...