O crime de terrorismo e a sua possível apreciação pelo tribunal penal internacional enquanto crime contra a humanidade

Abstract

Terrorism is one of the most atrocious and inhumane forms of offending and jeopardizing peace within the international community. Despite the different internal regulations of each State regarding this crime, it’s certain that it’s not defined internationally. However, it’s consensual that it constitutes barbaric conducts that terrifies all humanity, constituting a danger and a worldwide concern. Currently terrorism can take on the most varied plot, accompanied by an immeasurable cunning and sagacity, being a phenomenon in constant twisted evolution that cannot, under any circumstances, go unpunished. Instead of perpetuating the discussion about the delimitations of the concepts, considering the various understandings and conclusions obtained, decisions already taken and life experience, you’re now invited to an analysis of the assumptions and see how this phenomenon may falls so well in crimes against humanity, beyond the simple and first similarity, the dimension and gravity of events. It should be noted that by this way the International Criminal Court will be able to judge the agents of these attacks, punishing and holding accountable at an international level, better complying with the security and confidence of the international community.

Date of Award	20 Jul 2023
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	José Azeredo Lopes (Supervisor)