It has been over a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, in an attempt to annex its territories. Since then, war crimes have been committed, allegations of crimes against humanity have been made, and the invasion itself has been labelled as an illegal act of aggression by commentators. The alleged perpetrators range from foot soldiers to Vladimir Putin himself.
By Marie-Armance Renaud, Pupil Barrister at Church Court Chambers
There has been unprecedented international denouncement of the acts committed in Ukraine and consensus exists that individuals should be held accountable for the shocking crimes they continue to commit. A year on, what steps have been taken to achieve this aim?

International Criminal Court (ICC)

Although neither Ukraine nor Russia or Belarus are state parties to the R...