The prohibition of genocide is considered to be a jus cogens norm. Explain what jus cogens means.
Explain at least two legal effects of the fact that the prohibition of genocide is a jus cogens norm.

Compelling law; Refers to the legal status that certain international crimes reach; absolute, unconditional norm; no exception; A jus cogen norm holds the highest hierarchical position among all other norms and principles

Explanation:

international pronouncements, or what can be called

international opinio juris, reflecting the recognition that

these crimes are deemed part of general customary law;