9780521707541

An introduction to the International Criminal Court, 3d ed.

Schabas, William A.

Cambridge U. Pr.

2007

548 pages

$50.00

Paperback

KZ6310

Schabas (human rights law, National U. of Ireland) begins

his introduction to the International Criminal Court by providing a brief history of the evolution of its principles since the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials at the close of World War II through to its becoming operational and dealing with war crimes in Uganda and the Congo. He then offers chapters discussing the Court's jurisdiction, the means by which jurisdiction is triggered, admissibility of cases, general principles of criminal law, investigation and pre-trial procedure, trial and appeal, punishment, victim participation and concerns, and the structure and administration of the Court.

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