Crimes against humanity : historical evolution and contemporary application

"This book traces the evolution of crimes against humanity (CAH) and their application from the end of World War I to the present day, in terms of both historic legal analysis and subject-matter content. The first part of the book addresses general issues pertaining to the categorization of CAH...

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Main Author: Bassiouni, M. Cherif , 1937- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press c2011
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Legal nature
  • 2. Phenomenological considerations
  • 3. Emergence in positive international law
  • 4. Post-charter developments
  • 5. The principles of legality in the London charter and post-charter developments
  • 6. Specific contents
  • 7. The theories and elements of criminal responsibility
  • 8. Defenses and exonerations
  • 9. A survey of national legislation and prosecutions for crimes against humanity
  • 10. Concluding assessment
  • the need for an international convention