No Amnesty for War Crimes – An overview of how international law and Kosovo law prohibit amnesty of war crimes and other crimes under international law

March 11, 2021

International conventions, international customs, general principles recognized by civilized nations, judicial decisions and teachings of the most highly qualified provide that amnesty of war crimes and other crimes under international law contradicts international law. A number of these international conventions are applicable in Kosovo through expressed recognition, whereas international customs are applicable in Kosovo without need of expressed recognition, as in any other state around the world. On the other hand, Kosovo domestic law also provides that amnesty cannot be provided for acts constituting serious violations of international humanitarian law including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

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