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Law's Michael Scharf examines Trump's two-week ceasefire

Media | April 15, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Trump’s two-week ceasefire ‘a great relief’ for the world: int’l criminal law expert
CTV News: Michael Scharf, associate dean for Global Legal Studies at the School of Law, said countries can invoke universal jurisdiction—including the U.S.—to prosecute serious international crimes, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, regardless of where they occur, meaning such actions could face legal consequences beyond national borders.