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An Introduction to the International Criminal Court

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An Introduction to the International Criminal Court
By
William A. Schabas
Description
The
International Criminal Court has ushered in a new era in the
protection of human rights. Protecting against genocide, crimes
against humanity and war crimes, the Court acts when national justice
systems are unwilling or unable to do so. This third edition of this
seminal text on the Court considers it in action: its initial rulings
by the Pre-Trial Chambers and the Appeals Chamber and those cases it
is prosecuting as well as those where it had decided not to proceed,
such as Iraq. It also explores the law of the Court up to and
including its ruling on a confirmation hearing. It addresses the
political context of the court, such as the difficulties created by
US opposition and the increasing recognition of the inevitability of
the institution. Written by the leading expert in the field, this
text is essential reading for any student of the Court and its
workings.
• Third
edition of this classic text explores the Court ‘in action’,
examining its first cases and rulings • Leading commentator on
the Court explores its political context to allow for full
understanding • Companion website sets out important documents,
problems and solutions and teaching aids such as power point slides
Contents
Preface;
1. Creation of the Court; 2. The Court becomes operational; 3.
Jurisdiction; 4. Triggering the Jurisdiction; 5. Admissibility; 6.
General principles of criminal law; 7. Investigation and pre-trial
procedure; 8. Trial and appeal; 9. Punishment; 10. Victims of crimes
and their concerns; 11. Structure and administration of the Court;
Appendix 1. Rome statute; Appendix 2. States, parties and
signatories; Appendix 3. Declarations and reservations; Appendix 4.
Objections; Appendix 5. Judges of the Court.
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