ICC and un tribunal criticism

• The ICC and the UN tribunal take years to prosecute

  conflict in the Central African Republic have been ongoing for several years, reflecting the time and thoroughness required in addressing such grave crimes. 

  the critics may suggest that this is unacceptable to victims who shouldn't have to wait long to seek retribution and this undermines the credibility of the the organisation.
• paragraph 2

  states can disagree with decisions made by judicial bodies such as the ICC and UN tribunal

  This is seen in with China V Philippines

  State sovereignty is a fundamental, accepted building block of global politics and states/critics may argue that courts and tribunals have no right
• The special un tribunal has taken action in a few areas such as Rwanda and Yugoslavia rather than elsewhere

  Critics suggest that courts and tribunals are too selective in applying international law and that is unacceptable that certain states can escape prosecution