Introduction; 1. Origins of the legal prohibition of genocide; 2. Drafting of the Convention and subsequent normative developments; 3. Groups protected by the Convention; 4. The physical element of the offence of actus reus; 5. The mental element of the offence or mens rea; 6. 'Other acts' of genocide; 7. Defences to genocide; 8. Prosecution of genocide by international and domestic tribunals; 9. State responsibility and the role of the international court of justice; 10. Prevention of genocide; 11. Treaty law questions and the Convention; Conclusion.
Definitive work on crime of genocide under international law, includes interpretation of 1948 Genocide Convention.
'This is a fascinating and scholarly book which analyses its
subject with remarkable and methodical exhaustiveness, and is
greatly to be welcomed by international and/or criminal lawyers'.
Medical Law Review
'This comprehensive volume undoubtedly is essential reading for
students of international criminal law and those involved in the
prevention and punishment of genocide … this book is certainly an
impressive study of genocide in international criminal law. It
provides a refreshing account of the jurisprudence on genocide that
has increased exponentially over the last decade. The most
impressive quality of this work is its accuracy. ' Australian
International Law Journal
'Professor Schabas has presented both practitioners and members of
the academic community with a valuable in-depth study of all the
aspects evolving around the crime of genocide. It can easily be
predicted that Genocide in International Law will soon become a
standard point of reference for anybody interested in the legal
aspects of the crime of crimes.' German Yearbook of International
law
'This is a monumental work. In the new field of genocide studies
this book is an indispensable reference for scholars and legal
practitioners … The importance of this hardly requires elaboration
in a world which has witnessed, since the Holocaust, probably two
dozen genocides or genocidal massacres.' Ethnic and Racial
Studies
'… Professor Schabas has presented both practitioners and members
of the academic community with a valuable in-depth study of all the
aspects evolving around the crime of genocide. It can easily be
predicted that Genocide in International Law will soon become a
standard point of reference for anybody interested in the legal
aspects of the 'crime of crimes'.' German Yearbook of International
Law
'This book is certainly an impressive study of genocide in
international criminal law. It provides a refreshing account of the
jurisprudence on genocide that has increased exponentially over the
last decade. The most impressive quality of this work is its
accuracy. Professor Schabas avoids making bald assertions without
the support of reasons, he readily concedes that many issues are
yet to be resolved, and he proffers a reasoned assessment of the
existing opinions in order to fill apparent voids.' Australian
Journal of International Law
'… this work is an excellent introduction to the ICC …' The
Cambridge Law Journal
' … this is a monumental contribution to the legal study of
genocide in its multiple facets. Every library must feel proud to
possess it. It will remain a celebrated book of reference for any
future study of international crimes and human rights for a
considerable time to come. Schabas deserves hearty congratulations
for this painstaking, scrupulous and insightful work.'
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