Pluralism in international criminal law
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Pluralism in international criminal law
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Despite the growth in international criminal courts and tribunals, the majority of cases concerning international criminal law are prosecuted at the domestic level. This means that both international and domestic courts have to contend with a plethora of relevant, but often cont…
The book employs pluralism as a methodological tool to advance the debate beyond the classic view of 'legal pluralism' leading to a problematic fragmentation of the international legal order. It argues instead that pluralism is a fundamental and indispensable feature of internat…
The idea of international criminal law -- International law preliminaries -- International criminal tribunals : from Nuremberg to the Hague and beyond -- Comparative criminal procedure and sentencing -- Jurisdiction -- Immunities -- U.S. constitutional rights in a transnational …
Atrocities such as genocide or crimes against humanity are usually committed by a large number of perpetrators. Moreover, those who masterminded the crimes may not have actively participated. This book sets out how these people can be held responsible for their crimes by interna…
This is a comprehensive study of the law of international crimes as applied by the ad hoc Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. The text contains a detailed analysis of the law of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, as identified by these two tribunals.
This is a comprehensive study of the law of international crimes as applied by the ad hoc Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. The text contains a detailed analysis of the law of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, as identified by these two tribunals.
This report inventories and analyses the range of international laws that protect the environment during armed conflict. With a view to identifying the current gaps and weaknesses in this system, the authors examine the relevant provisions within four bodies of international law…
"Despite the protection afforded by several important instruments of international law, the environment continues to be the silent victim of armed conflicts worldwide. With a view to identifying the gaps and weaknesses in the existing system, this report provides a comprehensive…
"The work introduces the feminist strategy of 'norm transfer' to international criminal law; that is that notion that international standards trickle down to the national level and fill in any gaps in domestic legislation. Situating this strategy within the complementarity regim…
