Risk Factor 3. Weakness of State structures: Circumstances that negatively affect the capacity of a State to prevent or halt atrocity crimes.
Indicators
3.1 The national legal framework that does not offer ample and effective protection, including through ratification and domestication of relevant international human rights and humanitarian law treaties
3.2 National institutions, particularly judicial, law enforcement, and human rights institutions that lack sufficient resources, adequate representation, or training
3.3 Lack of an independent and impartial judiciary
3.4 Lack of effective civilian control of security forces.
3.5 High levels of corruption or poor governance
3.6 Absence or inadequate external or internal mechanisms of oversight and accountability, including those where victims can seek recourse for their claims.
3.7 Lack of awareness of and training on international human rights and humanitarian law to military forces, irregular forces and non-State armed groups, or other relevant actors
3.8 Lack of capacity to ensure that means and methods of warfare comply with international humanitarian law standards
3.9 Lack of resources for reform or institution-building, including through regional or international support
3.10 Insufficient resources to implement overall measures aimed at protecting populations
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