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Digitalisation and Democratisation as a Leverage Point in Transformation of International Criminal Justice
Kaja Kowalczewska 
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Anna Maria Ranczakowska
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Anna Maria Ranczakowska
Collecting Cyber Evidence During Ongoing Hybrid Warfare: OSINT and Documentation of Core International Crimes, Pages: 15 - 48
Swansea University Author:
Kaja Kowalczewska
Abstract
This chapter examines the transformative impact of digitalisation and democratisation on international crimes investigations within the international criminal justice (ICJ) ecosystem. Focusing on the role of civil society organisations (CSOs), it argues that integrating these non-state actors into e...
| Published in: | Collecting Cyber Evidence During Ongoing Hybrid Warfare: OSINT and Documentation of Core International Crimes |
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| ISBN: | 978-90-466-1291-0 |
| Published: |
Maklu-Garant
2025
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| Online Access: |
https://nva.sikt.no/registration/0199c96994cd-7fd89dc9-c44b-4c28-8f2c-6bd460ba2e58 |
| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa70670 |
| Abstract: |
This chapter examines the transformative impact of digitalisation and democratisation on international crimes investigations within the international criminal justice (ICJ) ecosystem. Focusing on the role of civil society organisations (CSOs), it argues that integrating these non-state actors into evidence collection and analysis enhances transparency, accountability, and evidence quality, while mitigating risks such as revictimisation. Employing an interdisciplinary methodology that combines legal analysis, systems thinking and interagency coordination theory, the chapter advocates for a shift in mindset for domestic prosecutors and development of a robust cooperation between state authorities and CSOs. By viewing the ICJ as a complex, dynamic system, the chapter rejects one-size-fits-all solutions, instead proposing adaptable, context-specific suggestions that leverage the strengths of diverse stakeholders. It emphasises the need for trust, mutual recognition, and standardised protocols for managing digital evidence. Structured into sections that explore the digitalisation of ICJ, the theoretical framework, and practical applications, the chapter uses European experiences to highlight broader, globally relevant insights. Ultimately, it calls for a symbiotic relationship between state entities and CSOs, facilitated by formalised coordination, to advance justice in international crimes investigation. |
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| College: |
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Start Page: |
15 |
| End Page: |
48 |