This market-leading textbook is one of the most globally trusted textbooks on international criminal law. It is known for its accessible and engaging tone and for an even-handed approach that is both critical and constructive. Comprehensively updated and rewritten, this new edition introduces readers to the main concepts of international criminal law, as well as the domestic and international institutions that enforce that law, and addresses the latest challenges and controversies surrounding the International Criminal Court. Written by a team of international criminal lawyers who have extensive academic and practical experience in the field, the book engages with critical questions, political and moral challenges, and alternatives to international justice. It contains helpful references to other literature, making it a valuable research resource. This popular work has been cited by the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia, the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the International Criminal Court, and the highest courts in domestic systems.
