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Cassese's international criminal law.

Provides a clear account of the main substantive and procedural aspects of international criminal law. Adopting a combination of the classic common law and more theoretical approaches to the subject, it discusses: the historical evolution of international criminal law; the legal definition of the so...

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Autor principal: Cassese, Antonio (Autor)
Otros Autores: Gaeta, Paola (Editor ), Baig, L. (Laurel) (Editor ), Fan, M. (Mary) (Editor ), Gosnell, Christopher (Editor ), Whiting, A. (Alex) (Editor )
Formato: Printed Book
Lenguaje:English
Edición:Third edition /
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Sumario:Provides a clear account of the main substantive and procedural aspects of international criminal law. Adopting a combination of the classic common law and more theoretical approaches to the subject, it discusses: the historical evolution of international criminal law; the legal definition of the so-called core crimes (war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide) plus aggression, torture and terrorism; the forms and modes of criminal responsibility; and the main issues related to the prosecution and punishment of international crimes at the national and international level, including amnesties, statutes of limitations, and immunities.
Notas:Revised edition of: International criminal law, second edition, 2008.
Descripción Física:lii, 414 pages ; 25 cm
ISBN:9780199694921 (paperback)