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Rape as genocide crime in international criminal law [Recurso eletrónico] : the case of Yazidi women in Iraq / Zeyad Jaffal
International Journal of Criminal Justice Science, Vol. 15, nº 2 (July-December 2020), p. 230-247
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DIREITO PENAL INTERNACIONAL, CRIME SEXUAL, SEQUESTRO DE PESSOAS, GENOCÍDIO, CRIME CONTRA MULHERES
Introduction. Aims and research objectives. Study problem. Stucture. ISIS sexual violence against Yazidi women in Iraq. Rape as genocide crime in International Criminal Law. Definition of Rape in International Criminal Law. Elements of genocide crime. The material element (Actus reus). Definition and Characteristics of serious bodily or mental harm. Bodily Harm. Mental Harm. Characteristics of bodily and mental harm. Rape against Yazidi women as an act of "serious bodily and mental harm". The mental element (Mens rea). The General Intent (knowledge threshold). Special intent (dolus specialist) Proof of genocidal intent (mens rea). "To Destroy". "In Whole or in Part". No premiditation required. A protected group. Conclusion.
