Elle aura souvent l'aspect de "tribunal des vainqueurs" mais, outre sa fonction juridictionnelle normale d'enquête et de jugement des crimes particulièrement graves, elle accomplira deux autres missions tout à fait pertinentes : la prévention par la dissuasion de nouveaux crimes et la réparation, l'indemnisation des victimes.
It will often appear to be dispensing ‘winners’ justice’, but, in addition to its normal jurisdictional function of investigating and prosecuting particularly serious crimes, it will also perform two other highly relevant tasks: one is to act as a deterrent to prevent further crimes being committed and the other is to provide compensation and reparations for the victims.