Prosecutions

The tool implementer has a high level of commitment, resolve, or credibility, or has committed a great deal of resources toward use of the tool.

The tool implementer or other actors are simultaneously implementing other tools that are consistent with the goals of the tool.

The prosecution resulted in conviction or severe punishment.

The country under study cooperates with the tool.

There is a high degree of international support for the use of the tool, or the tool implementer coordinates with other international actors on the use of the tool.

The tool implementer makes efforts to reach out to local communities or the host government to build better relationships.

Most of the local population and/or local civil society supports the use of the tool and perceives its use as legitimate.

There is no ongoing armed conflict in the country under study.

The tool targets foot soldiers as well as leaders.

The tool implementer or intervention is not biased toward either party. Bias refers to the posture of the intervener, not necessarily prejudices that the intervener might hold about parties.