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Introduction to the International Criminal Court

English · Paperback / Softback

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This is the authoritative introduction to the International Criminal Court, fully up-to-date. It is written by one of the major authorities on the subject, in language that is accessible to non-specialists.

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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; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

William A. Schabas is professor of international law at Middlesex University London, professor of international criminal law and human rights at Leiden University and emeritus professor of human rights law at the National University of Ireland Galway. He is the author of many books and articles on the abolition of capital punishment, genocide, human rights and the international criminal tribunals. Professor Schabas was a member of the Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Chairman of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the 2014 Gaza Conflict. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a member of the Royal Irish Academy and holds several honorary doctorates.

Summary

This is the authoritative introduction to the International Criminal Court, fully up-to-date. It is written by one of the major authorities on the subject, in language that is accessible to non-specialists.

Additional text

'This updated, new edition of William Schabas' Introduction to the International Criminal Court is a must for everyone interested in international criminal law and international law in general. This book is essential to both non-specialists and scholars.' Juan Manuel Portilla, Professor of International Law, National University of Mexico

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