The International Criminal
Court:
A Commentary on the Rome Statute
di William A. Schabas
(Autore)
Established as one of the main sources for the study
of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, this volume provides
an article-by-article analysis of the Statute; the detailed analysis draws upon
relevant case law from the Court itself, as well as from other international
and national criminal tribunals, academic commentary, and related instruments
such as the Elements of Crimes, the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, and the
Relationship Agreement with
the United Nations. Each of the 128 articles is
accompanied by an overview of the drafting history as well as a bibliography of
academic literature relevant to the provision. Written by a single author, the
Commentary avoids duplication and inconsistency, providing a comprehensive
presentation to
assist those who must understand, interpret, and apply
the complex provisions of the Rome Statute.This volume has been well-received
in the academic community and has become a trusted reference for those who work
at the Court, even judges. The fully updated second edition of The
International Criminal Court incorporates new developments in the law,
including discussions of recent judicial activity and the amendments to the
Rome Statute adopted at the Kampala conference.