A Victimological Reading of the Al-Hassan Case in the International Criminal Court: A Reflection on Gender-Based Violence

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Master's student, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, Theology and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This research adopts a victimological approach to analyze the impact of gender-based violence in the Al Hassan case, examining the dimensions of gender victimization and the challenges of international justice. It emphasizes the integration of credible evidence with gender-sensitive approaches, strengthening criminal justice, and providing psychological, social, and economic support to victims. The Al Hassan case has provided an opportunity to develop policies and tools to combat gender-based violence and rehabilitate victims. This study, employing a theoretical approach and analyzing case data and scholarly articles, seeks to answer the primary question: "How can comprehensive and effective justice be ensured for victims of gender-based violence in cases such as Al Hassan?" Findings indicate that forced marriages and repeated assaults in this case have caused not only psychological and physical harm but also the collapse of social and cultural structures in Timbuktu (a city in Mali). From a victimological perspective, gender-based violence served as a tool for oppression and dominance, leading to consequences such as social isolation, stigmatization, and a decline in trust in justice systems.

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Criminal Law Research

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Available Online from 16 July 2025

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