<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In this article we analyze the forms of protection of distinct types of cultural heritage under International Criminal Law. Initially, we introduce the concept of categorization of cultural heritage into types, and review its historical development. The main focus is on the present day approach to the protection based on human rights, which builds heavily on the link between a certain type of cultural heritage and a community or individual. Later, we examine the possible ways to prosecute attacks against cultural heritage under International Criminal Law. Our analysis demonstrates, that the attacks against cultural heritage may, under various circumstances, fall under the category of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. We support our conclusions by jurisprudence arguments from case law treating the prosecution of destruction of cultural heritage under International Criminal Law.</p></abstract>

In this article we analyze the forms of protection of distinct types of cultural heritage under International Criminal Law. Initially, we introduce the concept of categorization of cultural heritage into types, and review its historical development. The main focus is on the present day approach to the protection based on human rights, which builds heavily on the link between a certain type of cultural heritage and a community or individual. Later, we examine the possible ways to prosecute attacks against cultural heritage under International Criminal Law. Our analysis demonstrates, that the attacks against cultural heritage may, under various circumstances, fall under the category of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. We support our conclusions by jurisprudence arguments from case law treating the prosecution of destruction of cultural heritage under International Criminal Law.

Types of cultural property and their protection under International Criminal Law

International and Comparative Law Review

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In this article we analyze the forms of protection of distinct types of cultural heritage under International Criminal Law. Initially, we introduce the concept...

Types of cultural property and their protection under International Criminal Law

Published Online: Oct 14, 2020

Page range: 220 - 236

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/iclr-2020-0010

Keywords
International Criminal Law, cultural heritage, human rights, war crimes, crimes against humanity

© 2020 Ivan Ryška, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Types of cultural property and their protection under International Criminal Law

Published Online: Oct 14, 2020

Page range: 220 - 236

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/iclr-2020-0010

KeywordsInternational Criminal Law, cultural heritage, human rights, war crimes, crimes against humanity

© 2020 Ivan Ryška, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
International Criminal Law, cultural heritage, human rights, war crimes, crimes against humanity