Film Theory: Could Squid Game Be LEGAL? (오징어 게임)
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This video examines whether a death tournament like the one in Squid Game could be legal under international law, concluding that participation is illegal due to universal jurisdiction and liability for manslaughter, regardless of consent forms or remote locations.
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Answers: Could Squid Game be legal in real life?
- Squid Game legality
- international law and death games
- contract law and waivers
- universal jurisdiction
- territorial waters jurisdiction
What it concludes
- Signing a contract or waiver to participate in a deadly game does not make it legal, as illegal activities cannot be consented to.
- Hosting a death game on a private remote island or in international waters does not exempt participants or organizers from national or international laws.
- Participants and organizers of deadly games can be convicted of manslaughter or murder, as survival and participation do not negate criminal liability.
- Universal jurisdiction allows international authorities to prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity and severe human rights violations regardless of where they occur.
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