An Introduction to the International Criminal Court

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Cambridge University Press, 18 oct. 2007 - 548 pagini
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.

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Cuprins

Creation of the Court
1
The Court becomes operational
22
Jurisdiction
58
Triggering the jurisdiction
141
Admissibility
171
General principles of criminal law
194
Interpreting the Rome Statute
200
Individual criminal responsibility
210
Trial and appeal
285
Punishment
312
Victims of crimes and their concerns
323
Structure and administration of the Court
342
Rome Statute
381
States Parties and signatories
465
Objections
482
Bibliography
489

Responsibility of commanders and other superiors
219
Defences
226
Statutory limitation
233

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