Evidentiary Digital Platforms: What the Al Mahdi and Al Hassan Cases Teach Us about Presenting Voluminous Digital Data

Abstract Due to the nature of widespread atrocities, the icc has to deal with a voluminous amount of digital evidence, which might affect its efficiency. This article discusses the possibility of using interactive digital platforms to present this large amount of visual data in an accessible manner. Based on the Al Mahdi and Al Hassan cases, which introduced these platforms in the icc , the article defines a digital platform that accumulates within itself a large amount of evidence – an ‘evidentiary digital platform’. Then, it discusses the nature of these platforms, proving that they are evidence and not mere visual aids. This research points out the advantages of evidentiary digital platforms, such as virtual access to remote crime scenes, improving cognitive skills in the perception of evidence and presenting digital data in a user-friendly manner. Finally, it addresses concerns surrounding evidentiary digital platforms and reflects on the future use of these tools.