Crimes against humanity : historical evolution and contemporary application

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bassiouni, M. Cherif , 1937- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge Univeristy Press c2011 first paperback edition 2014
Subjects:
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