International law: courts and procedures

Now more than ever, the criminal justice system, and the programs, policies, and practices within it, are subject to increased public scrutiny, due to well-founded concerns over effectiveness, fairness, and potential unintended consequences.

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.

Focuses on the four individuals who created the world''s first international tribunals and how they sought justice for millions of victims.

As international criminal courts and tribunals have proliferated and international criminal law is increasingly seen as a key tool for bringing the world's worst perpetrators to account, the controversies surrounding the international trials of war criminals have grown.

Written opinions are the primary means by which judges communicate with external actors.

One of the most contentious issues in politics today is the propriety of electing judges.

The language of international criminal law has considerable traction in global politics, and much of its legitimacy is embedded in apparently 'axiomatic' historical truths.

An insightful account of the international court''s efforts to make sense of African conflicts in completing its first three trials.

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A practical reference on the EU rules and international initiatives that impact directly on EU cross-border disputes, this handbook is a must-have for any practitioner of cross-border mediation.

Despite their exponential growth in number and activities, there is not an established legal concept of an international organization.

The world is poised for another important transition.

Providing a legal history of counter-terrorism in colonial and neo-colonial eras, this book examines the relationship between Western influence and counter-terrorism law.

This updated tenth edition covers all aspects of prisoners' rights, including an overview of the judicial system and constitutional law and explanation of specific constitutional issues regarding correctional populations.

Principles of International Criminal Law is one of the most influential textbooks in the field of international criminal justice.

An assessment of fundamental questions surrounding the scope of human rights.

This edited collection appraises the role, self-perception, reasoning and impact of the European Court of Justice on the development of European Union (EU) external relations law.

Presents a new approach to prominent judgments of the European Court of Justice drawing on the writings of Judge Robert Lecourt.

This study proposes a theory of international arbitration culture, tests this theory against real-world outcomes, and uses it to make predictions about the contract law principles that international arbitrators are likely to favour.

The Practitioner's Handbook on International Commercial Arbitration provides reports on the arbitration systems and laws of 13 countries in addition to commentaries on the arbitration rules of ICC, ICDR, LCIA, and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules as well as on the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention.

The performance of international courts has traditionally been judged against criteria of compliance and effectiveness.

This text is a general introduction to American judicial process.

An analysis of the local impact of the International Criminal Court in four countries: Afghanistan, Colombia, Libya and Uganda.

This book expounds the theory of international arbitration law.

Community Justice discusses concepts of community within the context of justice policy and programs and addresses the important relationship between the criminal justice system and the community in the USA.

The European Court of Human Rights between Law and Politics provides a comprehensive analysis of the origins and development of one of the most striking supranational judicial institutions.

An in-depth analysis of the remedies of international law used by the International Court of Justice to resolve inter-state disputes.

Offers a new understanding of traditional rules on jurisdiction and admissibility of cases before international courts and tribunals.

The book explores cutting-edge interdisciplinary research strategies for the study of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Arbitration of International Business Disputes 2nd edition is a fully revised and updated anthology of essays by Rusty Park, a leading scholar in international arbitration and a sought-after arbitrator for both commercial and investment treaty cases.

This study proposes a theory of international arbitration culture, tests this theory against real-world outcomes, and uses it to make predictions about the contract law principles that international arbitrators are likely to favour.

Presents a new approach to prominent judgments of the European Court of Justice drawing on the writings of Judge Robert Lecourt.

International Criminal Procedure: Principles and Rules is a comprehensive study of international criminal proceedings written by over forty leading experts in the field.

A Conflict of Laws Companion brings together a group of expert authors to write essays in honour of Professor Adrian Briggs QC.

Interest in social science and empirical analyses of law, courts and specifically the politics of judges has never been higher or more salient.

Róisín Mulgrew explores and reconceptualises the way in which international punishment is implemented.

Róisín Mulgrew explores and reconceptualises the way in which international punishment is implemented.

Using CRT, this book demonstrates how law can make Black lives, and the lives of other racially marginalized groups, matter.

This book evaluates the concept of the function of law through the prism of the International Court of Justice.

This monograph illuminates the connections between juvenile defense policies and the racially disparate impact of the juvenile justice system.

International criminal law and justice is a flourishing field which has led, in recent years, to new international criminal tribunals and new mechanisms for investigation and holding criminals to account.

An interdisciplinary volume exploring the concept of legitimacy in relation to international courts and what can drive and weaken it.

Despite the recent growth of interest in international criminal law, in research and practice, the Tokyo International Military Tribunal remains largely neglected.

This third edition of Human Rights: Between Idealism and Realism presents human rights in action, focusing on their effectiveness as legal tools designed to benefit human beings.

An insightful account of the international court''s efforts to make sense of African conflicts in completing its first three trials.

The development of international arbitration as an autonomous legal order comprises one of the most remarkable stories of institution building at the global level over the past century.

A fresh approach to analysing the impact of the International Criminal Courts in ongoing conflicts, beyond polemics.

International Criminal Law provides a comprehensive overview of an increasingly integral part of public international law.

Investigates how the fundamental transformations in the European legal system were received in one of the most important European Union member states, Germany.

The European Convention on Human Rights is one of the most influential human rights documents in existence, in terms of its scope, impact, and jurisdiction.