International Criminal Law (3 Vols): Third Edition

ISBN-13: 9789004165335 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 2410 str.

M. Cherif Bassiouni

Opis

The definitive treatise on international criminal law, M. Cherif Bassiouni's unique 3- volume collection is now in its third edition. Written by more than 50 outstanding authorities from 19 countries, it covers the entire field, from the theory of what makes a crime "international" to the step-by-step conduct of an international prosecution. Its in-depth coverage includes: analysis of the doctrinal basis of international criminal law the historical development of international criminal law and policy detailed treatment of 16 crimes that have been given international jurisdiction, including torture, genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity issues of immunity and jurisdiction judicial assistance recognition of foreign penal judgments extradition and transfer of prisoners taking evidence abroad seizure of foreign assets international criminal tribunals procedure international criminal prosecutions in domestic courts and a great deal more. Attention is paid throughout the presentation to the complex cultural and regional issues that often arise in this field of practice. This new third edition has been thoroughly revised, making it the most current and comprehensive treatment available of this major area of international law theory and practice.

O autorze

M. Cherif Bassiouni is Professor of Law at DePaul University. He was a driving force behind the establishment of the ICC, having advocated it worldwide for the last 30 years. In 1998, he served as Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the United Nations Diplomatic Conference on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court. Prior to that, from 1996 to 1998, he served as Vice-Chairman of the Preparatory Committee on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court and, in 1995, as Vice Chairman of the ad hoc Committee on an International Criminal Court.