The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute

by William A. Schabas

Overview

Established as one of the main sources for the study of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, this volume provides an article-by-article analysis of the Statute; the detailed analysis draws upon relevant case law from the Court itself, as well as from other international and national criminal tribunals, academic commentary, and related instruments such as the Elements of Crimes, the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, and the Relationship Agreement with the United Nations. Each of the 128 articles is accompanied by an overview of the drafting history as well as a bibliography of academic literature relevant to the provision. Written by a single author, the Commentary avoids duplication and inconsistency, providing a comprehensive presentation to assist those who must understand, interpret, and apply the complex provisions of the Rome Statute. This volume has been well-received in the academic community and has become a trusted reference for those who work at the Court, even judges. The fully updated second edition of The International Criminal Court incorporates new developments in the law, including discussions of recent judicial activity and the amendments to the Rome Statute adopted at the Kampala conference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198739777
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/22/2016
Series:	Oxford Commentaries on International Law
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	1688
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 7.20(h) x 2.40(d)

About the Author

William A. Schabas, Professor of International Law, Middlesex University

William A. Schabas is Professor of International Law at Middlesex University in London. He is also Professor of International Human and Human Rights Law at Leiden University, Emeritus Professor of Human Rights Law at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and Honorary Chairman of the Irish Centre for Human Rights. Professor Schabas holds BA and MA degrees in history from the University of Toronto and LLB, LLM, and LLD degrees from the University of Montreal, as well as several honorary doctorates. Professor Schabas was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2006. He was elected a member of the Royal Irish Academy in 2007.

Table of Contents

Historical IntroductionPart 1. Establishment of the CourtPart 2. Jurisdiction, Admissibility, and Applicable LawPart 3. General Principles of Criminal LawPart 4. Composition and Administration of the CourtPart 5. Investigation and ProsecutionPart 6. The TrialPart 7. PenaltiesPart. 8 Appeal and RevisionPart 9. International Cooperation and Judicial AssistancePart 10. EnforcementPart 11. Assembly of States PartiesPart 12. FinancingPart 13. Final Clauses

Editorial Reviews

"the second edition of Schabas's authoritative, superbly researched and written Rome Statute commentary is highly recommended for libraries that collect international law treatises." — Roy L. Sturgeon, International Journal of Legal Information

"What Schabas does so well is explain in a clear, succinct way the key decisions and authorities on every facet of the court's work. It is apparent that much effort has gone into finding and reviewing all of the court's decisions. This book is an invaluable addition for anyone specialising in international criminal law or with an interest in the ongoing work of the ICC." - Steven Powles, Gazette, Weekly Journal of the Law Society

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