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International and Transnational Criminal Law 4th Edition ISBN 9781543847093

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This comprehensive and highly adaptable casebook bridges both international criminal law and transnational application of U.S. criminal law, making it ideal for a range of upper-level courses. The Fourth Edition offers deep coverage of core international crimes—aggression, genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes—alongside emerging areas like terrorism, torture, and crimes against women.

Chapters on international tribunals (from Nuremberg to the ICC), modes of liability, and defenses are complemented by unique treatments of transitional justice, U.S. extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction, and comparative criminal procedure and sentencing. With accessible introductory chapters on public international law, criminal jurisdiction, and the nature of international criminal law, the book is approachable for students with no prior exposure to the field.

New to the Fourth Edition:

• Expanded and updated coverage of international tribunals, including developments at the Special Criminal Court for the Central African Republic and Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace
• Substantial updates on the crime of aggression, including analysis of the Russia–Ukraine conflict and its implications for international accountability
• New developments in U.S. extraterritorial jurisdiction, including updates following Morrison and related U.S. case law
• Thoroughly revised chapter on evidence gathering abroad, with increased attention to the unique challenges faced by defense counsel
• Latest jurisprudence from the International Criminal Court, including significant rulings on command responsibility and criminal defenses
• Revised and expanded genocide chapter, with new treatment of cultural genocide and analysis of the Ukraine v. Russia case before the International Court of Justice

Key Features and Benefits:

• Dual focus on international law and U.S. extraterritorial criminal law provides unmatched flexibility for a variety of courses
• Introductory chapters make complex legal frameworks accessible to students, practitioners, and government lawyers
• Coverage of timely, high-profile issues, including torture, terrorism, war crimes, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict
• Readable historical and legal context that helps students understand how legal doctrines have evolved over time
• Chapters on practical topics like extradition, mutual legal assistance, comparative procedures, and U.S. constitutional rights abroad, equipping students for real-world application

International and Transnational Criminal Law, Fourth Edition is a timely and versatile resource for understanding the legal architecture of accountability across borders—and how it operates in today’s global legal and geopolitical environment.

Luban, O'Sullivan, Stewart & Jain International and Transnational Criminal Law Fourth Edition ISBN 9781543847093 & 978-1543847093