The principle of “dolus specialis” and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in Ukraine
Purpose. The purpose of our study is to investigate the content and legal significance of the principle of «dolus specialis» in international law, to analyze its application in proving genocidal acts, and to determine the specifics of challenges and prospects for the legal qualification of the actio...
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| description | Purpose. The purpose of our study is to investigate the content and legal significance of the principle of «dolus specialis» in international law, to analyze its application in proving genocidal acts, and to determine the specifics of challenges and prospects for the legal qualification of the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine as genocide in the context of modern international legal practice and norms. Method. The methodology includes the integrated use of general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as comparative legal analysis of international judicial practices on proving genocide. The method of historical and legal analysis was also used to study the development of the genocide doctrine and the formal logical method to assess the evidence base of the Russian Federation’s actions in Ukraine. Results. It is established that the critical condition under the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948 for qualifying actions as genocide is the principle of «dolus specialist,» which allows qualifying the actions of the accused party as a specific intent. To fully prove «dolus specialist,» it is necessary to establish the direct intent of the leadership of the Russian Federation to wholly or partially destroy the Ukrainian national group as such. This requires the collection of evidence that would confirm the link between the statements of Russian officials about the «denazification» of Ukraine and the war crimes committed. The critical aspect is to analyze public statements, official orders, and documents demonstrating these actions’ systematic nature. At the same time, it is essential to continue documenting actions that demonstrate the systematic nature and scale of crimes for further use in international trials. The principle of «dolus specialis» remains fundamental to the legal mechanism for combating genocide, ensuring the effectiveness of prosecution and prevention of crimes against humanity. Scientific novelty. The author makes a comparative legal analysis of international judicial practices on proving genocide and provides examples that allow qualifying the actions of Russians in Ukraine as an act of genocide. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in further theoretical legal and criminal law research, as well as in the preparation of special courses. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c9df45508c1646dcaed8cea644bf39122025-01-22T06:26:21ZengKing Danylo UniversityНауково-інформаційний вісник Івано-Франківського університету права імені Короля Данила Галицького2078-66702618-03082024-12-0118(30)814https://doi.org/10.33098/2078-6670.2024.18.30.8-14The principle of “dolus specialis” and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in UkraineAndrukhiv O. 0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4871-0143King Danylo UniversityPurpose. The purpose of our study is to investigate the content and legal significance of the principle of «dolus specialis» in international law, to analyze its application in proving genocidal acts, and to determine the specifics of challenges and prospects for the legal qualification of the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine as genocide in the context of modern international legal practice and norms. Method. The methodology includes the integrated use of general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as comparative legal analysis of international judicial practices on proving genocide. The method of historical and legal analysis was also used to study the development of the genocide doctrine and the formal logical method to assess the evidence base of the Russian Federation’s actions in Ukraine. Results. It is established that the critical condition under the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948 for qualifying actions as genocide is the principle of «dolus specialist,» which allows qualifying the actions of the accused party as a specific intent. To fully prove «dolus specialist,» it is necessary to establish the direct intent of the leadership of the Russian Federation to wholly or partially destroy the Ukrainian national group as such. This requires the collection of evidence that would confirm the link between the statements of Russian officials about the «denazification» of Ukraine and the war crimes committed. The critical aspect is to analyze public statements, official orders, and documents demonstrating these actions’ systematic nature. At the same time, it is essential to continue documenting actions that demonstrate the systematic nature and scale of crimes for further use in international trials. The principle of «dolus specialis» remains fundamental to the legal mechanism for combating genocide, ensuring the effectiveness of prosecution and prevention of crimes against humanity. Scientific novelty. The author makes a comparative legal analysis of international judicial practices on proving genocide and provides examples that allow qualifying the actions of Russians in Ukraine as an act of genocide. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in further theoretical legal and criminal law research, as well as in the preparation of special courses.https://visnyk.iful.edu.ua/en/issue-%e2%84%96-1830/andrukhiv-o-the-principle-of-dolus-specialis-and-the-problem-of-proving-the-genocidal-actions-of-the-russian-federation-in-ukraine/genocidedolus specialisspecial intentinternational lawconvention |
| spellingShingle | Andrukhiv O. The principle of “dolus specialis” and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in Ukraine Науково-інформаційний вісник Івано-Франківського університету права імені Короля Данила Галицького genocide dolus specialis special intent international law convention |
| title | The principle of “dolus specialis” and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in Ukraine |
| title_full | The principle of “dolus specialis” and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in Ukraine |
| title_fullStr | The principle of “dolus specialis” and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in Ukraine |
| title_full_unstemmed | The principle of “dolus specialis” and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in Ukraine |
| title_short | The principle of “dolus specialis” and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in Ukraine |
| title_sort | principle of dolus specialis and the problem of proving the genocidal actions of the russian federation in ukraine |
| topic | genocide dolus specialis special intent international law convention |
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