International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement

Introduction

On March 28, 2013, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) authorized an Intervention Brigade (the Brigade) - its "first-ever 'offensive' combat force" - to undertake military operations against armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).[1] This Insight describes some of the legal issues that arise from the Brigade's mandate.

The Resolution

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On October 19, 2012, the Copenhagen Process on the Handling of Detainees in International Military Operations (€œthe Process) welcomed the adoption of the Copenhagen Process Principles and Guidelines (€œPrinciples and Guidelines€).[1] This Insight provides a brief background to the Process and the Principles and Guidelines and explains the significance of this development.

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