METAVERSE'TE ULUSLARARASI CEZA HUKUKU: İNSANLIĞA KARŞI SUÇLARIN DİJİTAL ORTAMA UYARLANMASINDA YETKİ VE DELİL TARTIŞMALARI

While the rapid development of the metaverse concept enables individuals and communities to interact in digital environments, it raises the question of how serious violations that may occur in these virtual spaces should be assessed under international criminal law. In particular, the possibility of acts affecting the entire international community—such as crimes against humanity—being committed on digital platforms independent of physical space is pushing the boundaries of the existing legal framework. In this context, this study aims to examine how crimes against humanity that could be committed in the metaverse can be classified under international criminal law, focusing on issues of jurisdiction and evidence.