Which of the following is a category of international crime?

• A. Crimes against the international community
• B. Domestic crimes
• C. Road traffic offences
• D. Tax evasion

Answer: (A)

International crime involves acts that threaten the international community as a whole and are defined by international law, not by the laws of a single country. These offences breach obligations owed to all states and are treated as crimes that transcend national borders—think genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Because they affect everyone, they fall into a category recognized by international law and can be pursued by international tribunals or under universal jurisdiction.

That makes the category described as crimes against the international community the best fit, since it specifically covers offences that harm the international community as a whole. Domestic crimes, road traffic offences, and tax evasion are governed by a country’s own laws and do not constitute international crimes in this sense.