William A. Schabas

Genocide in International Law

The Crime of Crimes

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Produktbeschreibung

A thorough analysis of the law governing the crime of genocide, in language that is accessible to non-specialists. The origins of the 1948 Genocide Convention are studied along with the interpretation given to various aspects in international courtrooms.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 760
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781009460811
• ISBN-10: 1009460811
• Artikelnr.: 72110116

Autorenporträt

William A. Schabas oc mria is Professor of International Law at Middlesex University London and emeritus professor at Leiden University and the University of Galway. The author of many books and journal articles on the subject of international human rights law and international criminal law, Schabas served as an international member of the Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2002 to 2004) and chairman of the commission of inquiry into the Gaza conflict established by the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2014. He has appeared before the International Court of Justice and the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in cases concerning genocide. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Member of the Royal Irish Academy.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. Origins of the legal prohibition of genocide
2. Drafting of the Convention
3. Subsequent normative developments
4. Groups protected by the Convention
5. The specific intent to commit genocide
6. Punishable acts of genocide
7. Cultural genocide, ethnic cleansing and other acts not punishable under the Convention
8. 'Other acts' of genocide
9. Defences to genocide
10. Prosecution of genocide by international and domestic tribunals
11. State responsibility and the role of the International Court of Justice
12. Prevention of genocide
13. Activity of international organizations
14. Treaty law questions and the Convention
Conclusions.