Strengthening international law is essential. Conflicts between states must be resolved peacefully. To this end, the International Court of Justice was established almost a century ago. It is necessary that all states recognize the legal force of the International Court of Justice and then adhere to these agreements. It is a pity that only sixty states have taken this step.

An important part of international law is the conviction of individuals who have committed war crimes or crimes against humanity. An international court with this power does not yet exist, but it may be established within a few years. Very important steps have already been taken in this direction.

The war tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia are not only important for the sense of justice of the victims, but also for gaining experience in this area and for the development of international law.

A next step towards a better human rights situation is the establishment of an individual right of complaint to an independent UN commission, analogous to the European Court of Human Rights. This will allow more cases to become public, which can have a preventive effect.

In the summer of 1998 it was decided to establish a permanent criminal court for war criminals.