Reply #7: A thought

[hellhathnofury]

The problem with universal jurisdiction being exercised by national governments is that it creates a situation that encourages reciprocity because international law is a controversial concept. How and who determines when it has been violated is not clear, nor is what course of action should be sought for punishment. Unless everyone is playing by accepted rules universal jurisdiction creates more problems than it solves.

The better solution to the problem is a body like the ICC with possibly more severe restrictions so it acts as a proper body of international jurisprudence and not a political tool.