Elements of War Crimes Under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: Sources and Commentary Contributor(s): Doermann, Knut (Author), Doswald-Beck, Louise (Contribution by), Kolb, Robert (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0521818524 ISBN-13: 9780521818520 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $192.85 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2003 Annotation: The elements of crimes will assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the interpretation and application of the articles of the ICC Statute defining the crimes under its jurisdiction. These will not only be necessary for the future work of the ICC in interpreting the crimes provisions, but also for national courts, which have primary responsibility in the prosecution of international crimes under the Rome Statute. This commentary provides a critical insight into the travaux preparatoires of the Preparatory Commission leading to the adoption of the elements of war crimes. It contains an analysis of existing case law related to each war crime in the Statute. It will provide States, judges, prosecutors and international and national lawyers with key background information to implement international humanitarian law in future cases dealing with war crimes under the ICC. A unique, indispensable tool for prosecuting and defense lawyers working in international criminal law. |
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BISAC Categories: - Law | Air & Space - Law | International - Political Science | International Relations - General |
Dewey: 341.69 |
LCCN: 2002023351 |
Physical Information: 1.59" H x 6.41" W x 9.02" (2.37 lbs) 586 pages |
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Publisher Description: This commentary provides critical insight into the negotiating history that led to the adoption of the international elements of war crimes. It also presents existing jurisprudence relevant to the interpretation of the war crimes in the ICC Statute. It serves as a tool in the implementation of international humanitarian law in cases dealing with war crimes and offers practitioners (judges, prosecutors and lawyers) and academics critical information on the substance of the crimes. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dormann, Knut: - Knut Doermann is a legal advisor at the Legal Division of the International Committee of the Red Cross headquarters in Geneva. |