Immunity and International Criminal Law.
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- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9781351928458
- 345/.01
- KZ7346 .S563 2016
Cover -- Half Title -- Tilte Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1 The International Criminal Court -- 2 International Crimes -- 3 Individual Criminal Responsibility -- 4 Immunities -- 5 High-Ranking State Officials and Crime -- 6 The Need for Balance: The Pursuit of International Justice Versus Stable Inter-State Relations -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Bibliography -- Index.
This stimulating, ground-breaking book debates the issues raised by international crimes. It highlights the two competing international law needs that must be addressed in this situation: the pursuit of international justice (which international criminal law purports to uphold), and the maintenance of international peace and security - an important rationale for the immunities of state officials abroad.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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