International Criminal Law and Its Enforcement, Cases and Materials - 5th Edition - Beth Van Schaack

International Criminal Law and Its Enforcement Cases and Materials 5th Edition ISBN 9798887863948

This casebook offers an in-depth and comprehensive exploration of international criminal law, structured around a problem-based approach that encourages critical thinking and practical engagement. It draws extensively from the jurisprudence of international and hybrid criminal tribunals—including the International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and others—as well as decisions and reports from United Nations bodies, regional human rights courts such as the European and Inter-American Courts of Human Rights, domestic judicial systems, traditional justice mechanisms, and transitional justice institutions.

The primary focus is on the core crimes under the jurisdiction of the ICC: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. This foundation is further enriched by dedicated chapters addressing the standalone international crimes of torture and terrorism, recognizing their evolving legal frameworks and significance in global criminal accountability.

International Criminal Law and Its Enforcement Cases and Materials 5th Edition ISBN 9798887863948

What’s New in the Fifth Edition?

This edition has been substantially updated to reflect recent developments in international criminal law. It incorporates expanded coverage of the ICC’s growing body of jurisprudence, particularly on issues of admissibility and the complex legal questions surrounding head of state immunity. Key case studies include recent proceedings related to the situations in Mali, Ukraine, and Palestine, which provide contemporary context to theoretical and doctrinal discussions.

Additional new content addresses the increasing application of universal jurisdiction as a mechanism for pursuing accountability in contexts where domestic or international forums are unavailable or ineffective—most notably in the ongoing efforts to address atrocities in Syria. The volume also includes updated analysis of the crime of aggression, particularly in light of the legal and geopolitical implications of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Finally, this edition reflects the continuing resurgence and evolution of hybrid criminal tribunals. It examines their roles and innovations in addressing mass atrocity crimes in countries such as the Central African Republic, Liberia, and The Gambia, where international and domestic legal frameworks intersect to pursue justice and reconciliation.

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