Homeland Security Practice Test

The correct response is that all of the listed tribunals were established to prosecute international offenses, making them integral to the enforcement of international law and justice.

The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was set up to address the serious violations of international humanitarian law that occurred during the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s. It marked a significant moment in international law by being one of the first instances of the international community holding individuals accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity on such a scale.

Similarly, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) was established to prosecute those responsible for the genocide and other serious violations of international humanitarian law that occurred during the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. This tribunal played a pivotal role in advancing the principle of accountability for crimes against humanity and has influenced the creation of later international judicial mechanisms.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), while primarily serving as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and dealing with disputes between states, also addresses breaches of international law. Although it does not prosecute individuals in the same way the tribunals do, it contributes to the international legal framework that underpins the prosecution of international offenses.

Collectively, these institutions represent significant efforts by