The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

A Challenge to Impunity

Mauro Politi author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:11th Nov '16

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This insightful book examines the Statute of the International Criminal Court, analyzing its implications for global justice and human rights protection.

The book The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court provides a comprehensive analysis of the Statute that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). It brings together insights from prominent scholars and diplomats, presenting a multifaceted view of the Statute's significance in the realm of international law. The contributions delve into the essential features of the Statute, offering a balanced examination of its strengths and weaknesses in addressing global justice issues.

In addition to assessing the foundational elements of the Statute, The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court explores the ICC's pivotal role in the international protection of human rights. It discusses how the Court has influenced the development of international criminal justice and the challenges it faces in executing its mandate. The book highlights various case studies and historical contexts that illustrate the impact of the ICC on global governance and accountability.

Furthermore, the authors provide a thoughtful evaluation of the future prospects for the ICC, considering the evolving landscape of international relations and legal frameworks. They address potential reforms and the need for enhanced cooperation among states to ensure the effective functioning of the ICC. Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of international criminal law and the ongoing efforts to uphold justice on a global scale.

'...it represents, in a concise and convenient format, the contemporaneous thinking of some key participants and observers of the 1998 Rome Conference.' The Law and Politics Book Review 'The book is easily accessible through its clear and systematic structure of the different papers...the book is unique in the sense that it has been written by those who have been directly involved with the implementation of the ICC, and it is a very pragmatic approach to the underlying problems of the Statute. In sum, the book provides the reader with a lot of factual information about the preparation phase and the Rome conference, and it also contains a wealth of critical ideas.' German Yearbook of International Law ...a useful collection of short analyses of topics related to the ICC. Netherlands International Law Review '...a good book for the identification of the character of the system of international criminal law within the law of the ICC.' Contemporary Journal of International Criminal Law

ISBN: 9781138257108

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

342 pages