An Introduction to the International Criminal Court

2 Rev ed
ISBN: 978-0-521-53756-8
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 494 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 819 g

The International Criminal Court ushers in a new era in the protection of human rights. The ICC prosecutes genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes when national justice systems are either unwilling or unable to do so themselves. Schabas reviews the history of international criminal prosecution, the drafting of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the principles of its operation, including the scope of its jurisdiction and the procedural regime. This revised edition considers the court's start-up preparations, including election of judges and prosecutor. It also addresses the difficulties created by US opposition, and analyses the various measures taken by Washington to obstruct the Court. Three of the Court's fundamental documents - the 1998 Rome Statute, the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, and the Elements of Crimes - are reproduced in the Appendix. Indispensable for students and practitioners.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schabas, William A.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. Creation of the Court; 2. Crimes prosecuted by the Court; 3. Jurisdiction and admissibility; 4. General principles of criminal law; 5. Investigation and pre-trial procedure; 6. Trial and appeal; 7. Punishment and the rights of victims; 8. Structure and administration of the Court; Appendix I. Rome Statute; Appendix II. Elements of crimes; Appendix III. Rules of procedure and evidence; Appendix IV. States parties and signatories; Appendix V. Declarations and reservations; Appendix VI. Judges of the Court; Bibliography, Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Schabas, William A.
William A. Schabas is Professor of Human Rights Law, National University of Ireland, Galway.