| An Introduction to the Law of International Criminal Tribunals: A Comparative Study. Second Revised Edition Contributor(s): Knoops (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004175571 ISBN-13: 9789004175570 Publisher: Brill Nijhoff OUR PRICE: $195.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | International - Law | Criminal Law - General - Law | Comparative |
| Dewey: 345 |
| LCCN: 2014032781 |
| Series: International Criminal Law |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.26" W x 9.36" (1.60 lbs) 378 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In An Introduction to the Law of International Criminal Tribunals Geert-Jan Alexander Knoops offers an overview of the basic topics in international criminal law (ICL). It discusses main characteristics of International Criminal Tribunals (ICTs), as well as definitions of international crimes. The book will delve into issues of jurisdiction and complementarity, liability principles and specialized defences. Other topics are: due process rights, evidence, trials in absentia and State cooperation. A new chapter is devoted to the geopolitical effects of international criminal prosecutions. The second revised edition includes a chapter on the "new" crime of aggression and is updated with the most recent developments in ICL. The book is essential to everyone becoming familiar with the basic topics and challenges within ICL. |