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"The aim of this book is to assess recent developments in international law seeking to bring an end to impunity by bringing to justice those accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The book was originally conceived while the editors were engaged, in different capacities, in proceedings relating to the detention of Senator Pinochet in London. The vigorous public debate that attended that case - and related developments in international criminal justice, such as the creation of the International Criminal Court and the trial of former President Milosevic - demonstrate the close connections between the law and wider political or moral questions. In the field of international criminal justice there appeared, therefore, a clear need to distinguish legal from essentially political issues - promoting the application of the law in an impartial and apolitical manner - while at the same time enabling each to legitimately inform the development of the other. The essays in this volume, written by internationally recognised legal experts: scholars, practitioners, judges - explore a wide range of subjects, including immunities, justice in international and mixed courts, justice in national courts, and in a particularly practical section, perspectives offered by experienced practitioners in the field. ""This is a welcome collection of papers on criminal justice both at the international and the national level...a book which fills many gaps and adds considerable value by discussing wider policy and moral issues; it is to be recommended to all who are interested in the development of international criminal justice."" Elizabeth Wilmshurst, International Affairs"

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Author:   Mark Lattimer ,  Professor Philippe Sands
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Hart Publishing
Edition:   UK ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.000kg
ISBN:  

9781841134130

ISBN 10:   1841134139
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   27 November 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

PART I ATROCITY, IMPUNITY, JUSTICE 1. From Nuremberg to Rome: A Personal Account Benjamin Ferencz 2. Universal Jurisdiction: New Uses for an Old Tool Christopher Keith Hall 3. Immunities for Heads of State: Where Do We Stand? Brigitte Stern 4. Their Atrocities and Our Misdemeanours: The Reticence of States to Try Their ‘Own Nationals’ for International Crimes Timothy L H McCormack PART II JUSTICE IN INTERNATIONAL AND MIXED LAW COURTS 5. The International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda Graham T Blewitt 6. The Collection and Admissibility of Evidence and the Rights of the Accused Richard May 7. The Permanent International Criminal Court M Cherif Bassiouni 8. Striking a Balance: Mixed Law Tribunals and Conflicts of Jurisdiction Diane F Orentlicher PART III JUSTICE IN NATIONAL COURTS 9. Pursuing Crimes Against Humanity in the United States: The Need for a Comprehensive Liability Regime William J Aceves and Paul L Hoffman 10. Criminal Responsibility in the UK for International Crimes Beyond Pinochet Clare Montgomery 11. Civil Reparation in National Courts for Victims of Human Rights Abuse Fiona McKay 12. National Action Challenged: Sovereignty, Immunity and Universal Jurisdiction before the International Court of Justice Andrew Clapham PART IV PERSPECTIVES FROM PRACTITIONERS 13. Personal Perspectives 13.1 PW Botha Before South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Process Alex Boraine 13.2 Prosecuting Hastings Banda in Malawi Sadakat Kadri 13.3 The Contribution of International Tribunals to the Development of International Criminal Law Eric David 13.4 UK Prosecutions for Crimes Under International Law Geoffrey Bindman 13.5 The UN Human Rights Machinery and International Criminal Law Nigel Rodley 13.6 Using Universal Jurisdiction to Combat Impunity Reed Brody PART V CONCLUSION 14. Enforcing Human Rights through International Criminal Law Mark Lattimer

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serves as a good source of insight into the past and present development of international criminal justice in relation to crimes against humanity.Tom Obokata, University of DundeeHuman Rights Law Review, Vol. 5, No. 12005This book is one of the most important contributions to the understanding of recent developments around issues relating to international as well as domestic criminal justice, from both a policy and a moral point of view.Jeremy Sarkin, University of the Western Cape, South AfricaCriminal Law Forum2005This is a welcome collection of papers on criminal justice both at the international and the national level.this is a book which fills many gaps and adds considerable value by discussing wider policy and moral issues; it is to be recommended to all who are interested in the development of international criminal justice.Elizabeth WilmshurstInternational AffairsJune 2004

!serves as a good source of insight into the past and present development of international criminal justice in relation to crimes against humanity. Tom Obokata, University of Dundee Human Rights Law Review, Vol. 5, No. 1 2005 This book is one of the most important contributions to the understanding of recent developments around issues relating to international as well as domestic criminal justice, from both a policy and a moral point of view. Jeremy Sarkin, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Criminal Law Forum 2005 This is a welcome collection of papers on criminal justice both at the international and the national level. this is a book which fills many gaps and adds considerable value by discussing wider policy and moral issues; it is to be recommended to all who are interested in the development of international criminal justice. Elizabeth Wilmshurst International Affairs June 2004

…serves as a good source of insight into the past and present development of international criminal justice in relation to crimes against humanity. -- Tom Obokata, University of Dundee * Human Rights Law Review, Vol. 5, No. 1 * This book is one of the most important contributions to the understanding of recent developments around issues relating to international as well as domestic criminal justice, from both a policy and a moral point of view. -- Jeremy Sarkin, University of the Western Cape, South Africa * Criminal Law Forum * This is a welcome collection of papers on criminal justice both at the international and the national level. this is a book which fills many gaps and adds considerable value by discussing wider policy and moral issues; it is to be recommended to all who are interested in the development of international criminal justice. -- Elizabeth Wilmshurst * International Affairs *

...serves as a good source of insight into the past and present development of international criminal justice in relation to crimes against humanity. Tom Obokata, University of Dundee Human Rights Law Review, Vol. 5, No. 1 2005 This book is one of the most important contributions to the understanding of recent developments around issues relating to international as well as domestic criminal justice, from both a policy and a moral point of view. Jeremy Sarkin, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Criminal Law Forum 2005 This is a welcome collection of papers on criminal justice both at the international and the national level. this is a book which fills many gaps and adds considerable value by discussing wider policy and moral issues; it is to be recommended to all who are interested in the development of international criminal justice. Elizabeth Wilmshurst International Affairs June 2004

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Mark Lattimer is the Executive Director of Minority Rights Group International,an NGO which seeks to protect the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide. Philippe Sands KC is Professor of Law at University College London, and has also taught at Boston College School of Law, Cambridge University and New York University Law School.

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