Universal Jurisdiction

'Universal Jurisdiction is one of the most debated issues in international criminal law. In a clear, comprehensive, and methodological way this book articulates the conditions under which a country may exercise judicial criminal jurisdiction over extraterritorial offences by foreigners. At a time when the fight against impunity is one of the main preoccupations in international criminal law this research of great quality represents a major instrument for scholars and practitioners.''Reynald Ottenhof, Professor Emeritus, University of Nantes (France), Director of the International Review of Penal LawReydams provides an excellent survey and analysis of legal doctrine and practice bearing on universal jurisdiction, including its formal foundations and exercise. many issues relevant to scholars and practitioners are well described and brought within a helpful typological scheme that sorts out the major differences among states in providing for universal jurisdiction, and clarifies the developing discussion about international law limits.‘Henry Steiner, Professor of Law, Harvard University

Luc Reydams is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame.