Statutory Limitations in International Criminal Law

ISBN-13: 9789067042376 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 462 str.

Ruth A. Kok

Opis

Does the passage of time preclude the prosecution of international crimes committed in the past?

Spis treści

Origin And Concept Of Statutory Limitations.- Domestic Legislation.- International Instruments And Documents.- Country Studies.- Arguments pro And Contra Statutes Of Limitation.- Imprescriptibility And Retroactivity.- Customary International Law and General Principles of Law.- Conclusions.

Blurb

This book answers the question whether the passage of time precludes the prosecution of international crimes committed in the past. It focuses on core international crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes), torture and the forced disappearance of persons. The (non-)applicability of statutory limitations with respect to crimes committed during the Second World War, former communist regimes in Eastern Europe and military junta regimes in Latin America is examined extensively from a legal as well as historical perspective.

It contains an analysis of 192 UN Member States, the case law of more than 18 states, an extended overview of international instruments and documents, international case law, references to scholarly writings and activities of non-governmental organizations. An index, a table of cases and a list of international instruments and documents enhance the usability of this book.

Ruth A. Kok carried out her research at the University of Amsterdam, and works presently as a Legal Officer at the International Crimes Section of the District Court in The Hague.