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Statutory Limitations in International Criminal Law
Ruth A. Kok
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Description for Statutory Limitations in International Criminal Law
Hardback. Does the passage of time preclude the prosecution of international crimes committed in the past? Num Pages: 462 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LBBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 800.
This book answers the question whether the passage of time precludes the prosecution of international crimes committed in the past. It focuses on core international crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes), torture and the forced disappearance of persons. The (non-)applicability of statutory limitations with respect to crimes committed during the Second World War, former communist regimes in Eastern Europe and military junta regimes in Latin America is examined extensively from a legal as well as historical perspective.
It contains an analysis of 192 UN Member States, the case law of more than 18 states, an extended ... Read more
This book answers the question whether the passage of time precludes the prosecution of international crimes committed in the past. It focuses on core international crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes), torture and the forced disappearance of persons. The (non-)applicability of statutory limitations with respect to crimes committed during the Second World War, former communist regimes in Eastern Europe and military junta regimes in Latin America is examined extensively from a legal as well as historical perspective.
It contains an analysis of 192 UN Member States, the case law of more than 18 states, an extended ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
T.M.C. Asser Press Netherlands
Number of pages
462
Condition
New
Number of Pages
462
Place of Publication
The Hague, Netherlands
ISBN
9789067042376
SKU
V9789067042376
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About Ruth A. Kok
Ruth A. Kok is a Legal Officer in the International Crimes Section at The Hague.
Reviews for Statutory Limitations in International Criminal Law
'Ruth Kok's monograph stands out for its unmatched scholarly wealth and systemic coverage of relevant issues.' ... The book is well researched and contains an excellent bibliography as well as detailed tables of cases, international instruments, international documents and reports and an efficient index. Its up-to-date content and meticulous approach should make it an invaluable reference for scholars and practitioners.' ... Read more