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Universal jurisdiction is a legal principle that allows states to prosecute individuals for serious crimes, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, regardless of where the crime was committed or the nationality of the perpetrators or victims. This principle is grounded in the belief that such offenses are of concern to the international community as a whole, transcending borders and requiring accountability irrespective of local laws.
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