International Criminal Court and Complementarity 2 Volume Se, 9781107011588
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Unpacking the ICC: Justice, policy, and practice on a global scale.

International Criminal Court and Complementarity 2 Volume Se

from theory to practice

$963.21

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    1344 pages

  • Release Date

    6 October 2011

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Summary

The International Criminal Court and Complementarity: A Two-Volume Exploration

This systematic, contextual, and practice-oriented account of complementarity explores:

  • The background and historical expectations associated with complementarity.
  • Its interpretation in prosecutorial policy and judicial practice.
  • Its context (ad hoc tribunals, universal jurisdiction, Responsibility to Protect).
  • Its impact in specific situations (Colombia, Congo, Ug…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781107011588
ISBN-10:1107011582
Author:Carsten Stahn
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Imprint:Cambridge University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:1344
Release Date:6 October 2011
Weight:2.36kg
Dimensions:235mm x 162mm x 78mm
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Critics Review

‘This multidisciplinary work is grounded on theoretical inquiries and practical experiences, written by prominent legal scholars and senior actors in the international criminal judicial system. It consists mostly of scholarly contributions initially presented and discussed at the International Conference on the ICC and Complementarity, held at the Peace Palace and The Hague Campus of Leiden University between 15-16 September 2009. … In conclusion, this is an outstanding, original, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary work on the principle of complementarity. It is based on theoretical inquiries and practical experiences, with contributions by a number of prominent legal scholars and senior actors in the international criminal judicial system. It should be read by those interested in international criminal justice, namely international criminal law scholars at universities and research centres, international criminal lawyers, judges, investigators, and prosecutors.’ Hilmi M. Zawati, Journal of International Law and International Relations ‘This multidisciplinary work is grounded on theoretical inquiries and practical experiences, written by prominent legal scholars and senior actors in the international criminal judicial system. It consists mostly of scholarly contributions initially presented and discussed at the International Conference on the ICC and Complementarity, held at the Peace Palace and The Hague Campus of Leiden University between 15-16 September 2009. … In conclusion, this is an outstanding, original, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary work on the principle of complementarity. It is based on theoretical inquiries and practical experiences, with contributions by a number of prominent legal scholars and senior actors in the international criminal judicial system. It should be read by those interested in international criminal justice, namely international criminal law scholars at universities and research centres, international criminal lawyers, judges, investigators, and prosecutors.’ Hilmi M. Zawati, Journal of International Law and International Relations

About The Author

Carsten Stahn

Carsten Stahn is Professor of International Criminal Law and Global Justice at Leiden University and Programme Director of the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies.

Mohamed M. El Zeidy is a Legal Officer in the Pre-Trial Division of the International Criminal Court. From 1997 to 2007 he served as a Judge and a Senior Public Prosecutor at the Egyptian Ministry of Justice.

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