Crimes against humanity : a normative account
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- ISBN: 9780511264719
- ISBN: 0511264712
- ISBN: 9780511317729
- ISBN: 0511317727
- ISBN: 9780511263880
- ISBN: 0511263880
- ISBN: 9781280750151
- ISBN: 1280750154
- ISBN: 9781107162877
- ISBN: 1107162874
- ISBN: 0511607113
- ISBN: 9780511607110
- ISBN: 0511266146
- ISBN: 9780511266140
- ISBN: 9780511265426
- ISBN: 0511265425
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiii, 310 pages)
remote - Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | A. Universal norms and moral minimalism -- Jus cogens norms -- Custom, opinio juris, and consent -- B. Principles of international criminal law -- The security principle -- The international harm principle -- International crime: the case of rape -- C. Prosecuting international crimes -- Prosecuting "minor players' for crimes against humanity -- Prosecuting state leaders for crimes against humanity -- Prosecuting genocide amidst widespread complicity -- D. Defenses and alternatives -- Superior orders, duress, and moral perception -- The international rule of law -- Victims and convections -- Reconciliation and amnesty programs. |
Restrictions on Access Note: | NLC staff and students only. |
Language Note: | English. |
Source of Description Note: | Print version record. |
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Subject: | Crimes against humanity International crimes |
Genre: | Electronic books. |
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- Cambridge Univ Pr
This analysis of the philosophical foundations of international criminal law focuses on the moral, legal, and political questions that arise when individuals who commit collective crimes, such as crimes against humanity, are held accountable by international criminal tribunals. These tribunals challenge one of the most sacred prerogatives of states--sovereignty--and breaches to this sovereignty can only be justified in limited circumstances. The book should appeal to students of international law, political philosophy, international relations, and human rights theory. - Cambridge Univ Pr
This book is the first booklength treatment of the philosophical foundations of international criminal law.