Principles of International Criminal Law

Description

Principles of International Criminal Law is one of the most influential textbooks in the field of international criminal justice. This fourth edition builds on the highly-successful work of the previous editions, setting out the general principles governing international crimes as well as the fundamentals of both substantive and procedural international criminal law. It provides a detailed understanding of the sources and evolution of international criminal law, demonstrating how it has developed, and how its application has changed. The book assesses in detail the four key international crimes as defined by the statute of the International Criminal Court: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.

New to this Edition

・Up-to-date coverage of the prosecution of crimes committed in Syria and Northern Iraq.
・New sections address critical perspectives on international criminal law, and the　fragmention of international criminal law.
・Provides detail on new war crimes of prohibited means of warfare.