In response to the weaknesses of international tribunals and domestic courts in the prosecution of crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, a new generation of "internationalized" criminal courts has been established. This book addresses three active and one putative jurisdiction of this kind in East Timor, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, and Cambodia.

Based on over 30 interviews, this book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary portrait of international judges, their work and the men and women in this new global profession. It offers a balanced introduction to judges' work on issues of war and p