An Introduction to the International Criminal Court

Authoritative, succinct and up-to-date introduction to the law and practice of the International Criminal Court.

William A. Schabas (Author)

9781108727365, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 July 2020

640 pages
22.7 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm, 0.91 kg

'This updated, new edition of William Schabas' Introduction to the International Criminal Court is a must for everyone interested in international criminal law and international law in general. This book is essential to both non-specialists and scholars.' Juan Manuel Portilla, Professor of International Law, National University of Mexico

This is the authoritative introduction to the International Criminal Court, fully updated in this sixth edition. The book covers the legal framework of the Court, the cases that it has heard and that are still to come, and the political debates surrounding its operation. It is written by one of the major authorities on the subject, in language accessible to non-specialists. The sixth edition brings legal references fully up to date in light of the Court's case law. Several trials have now been completed, with four convictions and a number of controversial acquittals. The book also discusses the situations that the Court is currently investigating, including Palestine, Georgia, Ukraine, Venezuela and the UK in Iraq. It also looks into the crisis with African states and the hostility of the United States to the institution.

1. Creation of the Court
2. The Court becomes operational
3. Jurisdiction
4. Triggering the jurisdiction
5. Admissibility
6. General principles of criminal law
7. Investigation and pre-trial procedure
8. Trial and appeal
9. Punishment
10. Victims of crimes and their concerns
11. Structure and administration of the Court
Appendices
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: International courts & procedures [LBHG], International criminal law [LBBZ], International organisations & institutions [LBBU], Public international law [LBB], International relations [JPS]