2026: Proceedings of MMIT'26 International Conference
983-992
2026-06-06
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JURISDICTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT AND DIGITAL EVIDENCE: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

O’rolov Abdulla
https://doi.org/10.61587/

Received: 2026-05-20

Published: 2026-06-06

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Abstract

This scientific article provides an in-depth analysis of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the legal mechanisms for the use of digital evidence in the era of modern technological transformations. The study examines the legal status of open-source intelligence (OSINT), satellite imagery, cryptographic communications, biometric data, and electronic traces within the metaverse environment under the framework of the Rome Statute. Additionally, the article addresses the challenges of maintaining procedural reliability in the context of emerging threats such as AI-generated content (deepfakes) and quantum technologies. Using international precedents, including the Al-Werfalli case, the paper explores issues related to the authentication and integrity of evidence. The study concludes with legislative proposals aimed at digitizing ICC operations, establishing specialized analytical structures, and implementing post-quantum security systems.

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About the Authors

O’rolov Abdulla
uralov0106@gmail.com
Termez State University

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JURISDICTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT AND DIGITAL EVIDENCE: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS. (2026). MMIT Proceedings, 983-992. https://doi.org/10.61587/