For further information on Australia's laws and state practices please visit the following resources:

• ICRC Customary International Law database
• RULAC database
• ICC Legal Tools project

Relevant cases in the United States of America

Genocide

Genocide: 18 USC 1091-3

Crimes Against Humanity

Draft Bill: S. 1346 (Crimes Against Humanity Act of 2009)

War Crimes

War Crimes: 18 USC 2441

Torture

Relevant case: The first successful prosecution in the US for torture was in 2007 against Chuckie Taylor (Liberia).

Hostage-Taking

Hostage taking: 18 USC 1203

Child Soldiers

Child Soldiers: 18 USC 2441

List of practitioners working in the USA

List of universal jurisdiction cases

Caveat: This description of the law does not purport to be complete. Before embarking on any investigation one should consult with local legal experts. This page was last reviewed on the 18 August 2010.