An introduction to the International Criminal Court /
[Book]
William A. Schabas.
2nd ed.
New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2004.
1 online resource (xii, 481 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 430-457) and index.
Creation of the Court -- Crimes prosecuted by the Court -- Jurisdiction and admissibility -- General principles of criminal law -- Investigation and pre-trial procedure -- Trial and appeal -- Punishment and the rights of victims -- Structure and administration of the Court -- Appendix 1. Rome statute -- Appendix 2. Elements of crimes -- Appendix 3. Rules of procedure and evidence -- Appendix 4. States parties and signatories -- Appendix 5. Declarations and reservations -- Appendix 6. Judges of the Court.
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The ICC prosecutes genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes when national justice systems are either unwilling or unable to do so themselves. This revised edition considers the Court's start up preparations as well as the issue of US opposition. Indispensable for students and practitioners.