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Author:   Nina H. B. Jørgensen (, Senior Legal Adviser for the Office of the Prosecutor, Special Court for Sierra Leone)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.669kg
ISBN:  

9780198298618

ISBN 10:   0198298617
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   09 November 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

PART I: Historical Introduction to the Concept of State Criminality 1: International Criminal Responsibility in the Two World Wars 2: Efforts to Codify and Develop the Law Relating to International Criminal Responsibility PART II: Juridical Status of the Concept of State Criminality 3: The Concept of Criminal Organizations 4: The Criminal Responsibility of Corporations Conclusion to Part II PART III: Candidate Criteria and Indicia for Idenitifying State Crimes Introduction to Part III 5: Jus cogens 6: Obligations erga omnes 7: International Community Recognition 8: The Seriousness Test 9: The Conscience of Mankind 10: Elementary Considerations of Humanity 11: Peace and Security 12: Individual Criminal Responsibility under International Law Conclusion to Part III PART IV: Practical Feasibility of the Concept of State Criminality Introduction to Part IV 13: The Problems and Modalities of Punishing a State 14: Punitive Damages in International Law 15: The Institutional Framework and Procedures for Imposing Criminal Responsibility on States Conclusion to Part IV PART V: Status of the Concept of State Criminality in Contemporary International Law 16: State Practice since the Second World War 17: State Criminality and the Significance of the 1948 Genocide Convention Conclusion Appendices

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... a thorough and meticulous study of the key issues and is of immense value to the research scholar. Democracy & Development - Journal of West African Affairs, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2002 ... this well-researched, thought provoking book is a most welcome addition to the growing literature on the subject. ... penetrating examination of State practice ... The work is thoroughly researched and presented in a convincing and persuasive style. International and Comparative Law Quarterly, Vol. 50, Oct 2001

... this well-researched, thought provoking book is a most welcome addition to the growing literature on the subject. ... penetrating examination of State practice ... The work is thoroughly researched and presented in a convincing and persuasive style. * International and Comparative Law Quarterly, Vol. 50, Oct 2001 * ... a thorough and meticulous study of the key issues and is of immense value to the research scholar. * Democracy & Development - Journal of West African Affairs, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2002 *

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Nina H.B. Jørgensen is Senior Legal Adviser for the Office of the Prosecutor, Special Court for Sierra Leone

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