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Explore the critical relationship between democracy and international criminal justice in this comprehensive 47-minute lecture delivered by Sir Howard Morrison KC at Gresham College. Examine the pros and cons of democracy in today's world while focusing on how domestic and international rule of law maintains democratic ideals during times of conflict. Analyze the fragility of democracies and the growing threat of autocracy through contemporary examples including the War in Ukraine and the political situation in the United States. Understand the influence of global players and the lasting legacy of the Cold War on current democratic struggles. Investigate how principal judicial organs operate, including international courts and tribunals, while examining their challenges and limitations in ensuring accountability. Learn about the International Criminal Court's power structures, operational constraints, and future prospects in maintaining global justice. Discover the ways that persuasive soft power might contain threats to democratic institutions and the rule of law. Gain insights from Sir Howard Morrison's extensive experience as a former UK Judge at the International Criminal Court, his work with various international tribunals, and his current role as UK Independent Advisor to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General. The lecture concludes with reflections on individual responsibility and hope for preserving democratic values in an increasingly complex global landscape.
