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The International Criminal Court: Global Politics and the Quest for Justice (Idea Sourcebooks in Contemporary Controversies)
from: International Debate Education Association
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 345.01
EAN: 9780972054140
ISBN: 0972054146
Label: International Debate Education Association
Manufacturer: International Debate Education Association
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 285
Publication Date: 2004-07
Publisher: International Debate Education Association
Studio: International Debate Education Association
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The Nuremberg Trials at the end of World War II established the principle that individual leaders could be held responsible for "crimes against humanity." Although various ad hoc tribunals were held in the last half of the 20th century, it was not until 2002 that a permanent international court was established, under the auspices, of the United Nations. The international Criminal Court has been controversial with many key nations most notably, the United States refusing to ratify the treaty establishing the court. Some critics object to the adoption of a judicial system that seems to supersede national judicial systems; others fear that the court will be used to pursue narrow political ends. This book will comprise three sections: the first will examine the history of the creation of the court; the second will contain articles that outline objections to the court; the third will contain articles defending and promoting the court. The authors include primary sources on both sides of the controversy, with special attention to America's involvement. A glossary of key terms, and the text of the Rome Statute establishing the court will also be included.
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Rating: - A good overview of the International Criminal Court
This book begins with a good introduction, which explains the idea of international justice. This concept was invoked to prosecute the losers in World War II, at Nuremberg and at Tokyo. But there are problems with the entire concept. Definitions of justice are different in different countries. And there are serious concerns about jurisdiction. Finally, there are quite legitimate worries about political uses of such a court. By this, I do not mean a fear of a dubious decision which favors the ... Read More
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