
An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure
Cambridge University Press
Published on 14. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
522 pages
978-0-521-69954-9 (ISBN)
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Description
International criminal law has developed considerably in the last decade and a half, resulting in a complex and re-invigorated discipline. This has impacted directly on the popularity of the study of the subject, particularly on postgraduate law degrees. This textbook serves these courses by providing an introduction to the principles of international criminal law and processes. Written by four international lawyers with experience of teaching international criminal law, it is accessible yet sophisticated in its approach. It covers substantive international criminal law, the institutions designed to enforce it and their procedures, and the international law applicable to domestic prosecutions of international crimes. It will be essential reading for students and teachers of international criminal law. In addition, practitioners and researchers in the field (and in related fields such as criminal law), students of international law and international relations will find this introduction invaluable.
Reviews / Votes
'... splendid new textbook ...The clarity of exposition means it can equally be used for undergraduates as a work of reference for courses in public international law and human rights. The compendious well-organised free online support website contains links to useful resources, including sample course outlines, exercises and tutorials. ... A reliable guide and resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Logical, clear and well supported. Highly recommended.' The Times Higher Education Supplement '... this readable book succeeds admirably in its aim to be 'a manageable and useful introduction to the field'.' Journal of International and Comparative Law Quarterly 'Cryer et al have produced comprehensive and scholarly text on international criminal law and procedure. Students in the field will find it to be an accessible yet rigorous exploration of all the key issues.' Jonathan Doak, Durham Law SchoolMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1058 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-69954-9 (9780521699549)
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Robert Cryer | Hakan Friman | Darryl Robinson
An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure
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05/2010
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Cambridge University Press
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Robert Cryer | Hakan Friman | Darryl Robinson
An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure
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09/2007
Cambridge University Press
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Persons
Robert Cryer is a Lecturer in International Law at the University of Nottingham. Hakan Friman is a Visiting Professor at University College London. Darryl Robinson currently holds a position at the Prosecutor's Office at the International Criminal Court. Elizabeth Wilmshurst is a Senior Fellow at Chatham House and a Visiting Professor at University College London.
Author
University of Birmingham
University College London
University of Toronto
Content
1. What is international criminal law?; 2. The objectives of international criminal law; 3. Jurisdiction; 4. National prosecutions of international crimes; 5. State Cooperation with respect to national proceedings; 6. The history of international criminal prosecutions: Nuremberg and Tokyo; 7. The ad hoc international criminal tribunals; 8. The International Criminal Court; 9. Other courts with international elements; 10. Genocide; 11. Crimes against humanity; 12. War crimes; 13. Aggression; 14. Transnational crimes, terrorism and torture; 15. General principles of liability; 16. Defences/grounds for excluding criminal responsibility; 17. Procedures of international criminal investigations and prosecutions; 18. Sentencing, penalties and reparations to victims; 19. State cooperation with international courts and tribunals; 20. Immunities; 21. Conclusions: the future of international criminal law.