Justifying a dichotomy in defences: The added value of a distinction between justifications and excuses in international criminal law

Iris Haenen

doi:10.1163/15718123-01603001

Justifying a dichotomy in defences: The added value of a distinction between justifications and excuses in international criminal law

Iris Haenen

Department of Criminal Law

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Abstract

The distinction between justifications and excuses is a much-debated topic in legal doctrine. Justifications are said to negate the wrongfulness of the act; excuses negate the blameworthiness of the actor. This article discusses the (moral and legal) significance of distinguishing between justifications and excuses and explores the value this dichotomy has for international criminal law.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	547-559
Number of pages	13
Journal	International Criminal Law Review
Volume	16
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/15718123-01603001
Publication status	Published - Jun 2016

Keywords

justifications
excuses
defences
international criminal law
grounds for excluding criminal liability

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