Gunshot Detection System and Gathering Evidence in International Criminal Trials

Abstract

Gathering reliable evidence is one of the significant challenges in international criminal trials. The main reasons for this challenge include location differences regarding court and crime scenes and measures taken by states to prevent neutral institutes reach for the evidence. In this circumstance, using new technologies may be a solution to solve this challenge. The gunshot detection system is among new technologies that could be useful. The mechanism of this technology works based on identification, recording, and immediate transfer of the information regarding using a firearm to a designated bureau, having civilian and military usage. Since many international crimes happen based on guns, recording and instant transferring related information could help the further trial. This article discusses the feasibility of using the gunshot detection system regarding the statute and the rules of procedure in five currently active international criminal tribunals. The International Criminal Court can use this technology more than other courts due to paragraph 3 of Article 69 of the Rome Statute and the features of permanence and universality.

Keywords

• evidence
• international criminal law
• gunshot detection system
• artificial intelligence