An Introduction to the Law of International Criminal Tribunals: A Comparative Study. Second Revised Edition (International Criminal Law)

The author offers an overview of the most important topics and developments in international criminal law, which are essential to everyone studying and practicing ICL. "In An Introduction to the Law of International Criminal Tribunals Geert-Jan Knoops offers an overview of the basic topics in international criminal law (ICL). It discusses main characteristics of International Criminal Tribunals (ICTs), as well as definitions of international crimes. The book will delve into issues of jurisdiction and complementarity, liability principles and specialized defences. Other topics are: due process rights, evidence, trials in absentia and State cooperation. A new chapter is devoted to the geopolitical effects of international criminal prosecutions. The second revised edition includes a chapter on the 'new' crime of aggression and is updated with the most recent developments in ICL. The book is essential to everyone becoming familiar with the basic topics and challenges within ICL"--Unedited summary from book cover In An Introduction to the Law of International Criminal Tribunals Geert-Jan Alexander Knoops offers an overview of the basic topics in international criminal law (ICL). It discusses main characteristics of International Criminal Tribunals (ICTs), as well as definitions of international crimes. The book will delve into issues of jurisdiction and complementarity, liability principles and specialized defences. Other topics are: due process rights, evidence, trials in absentia and State cooperation. A new chapter is devoted to the geopolitical effects of international criminal prosecutions. The second revised edition includes a chapter on the "new" crime of aggression and is updated with the most recent developments in ICL. The book is essential to everyone becoming familiar with the basic topics and challenges within ICL.-- Publisher description In 'an Introduction To The Law Of International Criminal Tribunals' Geert-jan Alexander Knoops Offers An Overview Of The Basic Topics In International Criminal Law (icl).00it Discusses Main Characteristics Of International Criminal Tribunals (icts), As Well As Definitions Of International Crimes. The Book Will Delve Into Issues Of Jurisdiction And Complementarity, Liability Principles And Specialized Defences. Other Topics Are: Due Process Rights, Evidence, Trials In Absentia And State Cooperation. A New Chapter Is Devoted To The Geopolitical Effects Of International Criminal Prosecutions.00the Second Revised Edition Includes A Chapter On The “new” Crime Of Aggression And Is Updated With The Most Recent Developments In Icl. The Book Is Essential To Everyone Becoming Familiar With The Basic Topics And Challenges Within Icl. International criminal tribunals distinctions and main features Defining international crimes The ICC-Crime of Aggression Jurisdiction and complementarity Criminal liability principles envisioned by ICTs International criminal law defenses General principles of procedural criminal law envisioned by ICTs Principles of criminal evidence before ICTs Due process principles before ICTs International state cooperation with ICTs obtaining evidence abroad The International Criminal Court within the geopolitical world order Trials in absentia.