Universal jurisdiction/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Universal jurisdiction.

A concept in international law that allows a nation to prosecute an individual charged with offenses against humanity, with no requirement that the defendant or victim be a national of the Requesting State or indeed, that there are any links to the Requesting State and the defendant