Concepts and signs of war crimes in international criminal law

Abstract

The article "Concepts and Signs of War Crimes in International Criminal Law" explores the key aspects of defining war crimes within the framework of international criminal law. This work analyzes and elucidates the fundamental concepts defined by international law regarding war crimes, such as "war crimes" and "signs of war crimes". Through a thorough review of relevant documents and international conventions, the author delineates the elements that constitute war crimes, including actions that may qualify as crimes against humanity, crimes against civilian population, as well as crimes against prisoners of war. This article aims to understand the concepts of war crimes and their indicators in international criminal law with the objective of ensuring proper legal protection and human rights defense in the context of armed conflicts.