TY - GEN T1 - An introduction to the law of international criminal tribunals : a comparative study T2 - International criminal law series (Leiden, Netherlands) ; A1 - Knoops, Geert-Jan Alexander, 1960- LA - English PP - Leiden ; Boston PB - Brill Nijhoff YR - 2014 ED - Second revised edition. UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_ocn896833942 AB - In An Introduction to the Law of International Criminal Tribunals Geert-Jan Alexander Knoops offers an overview of the basic topics in international criminal law (ICL). It discusses main characteristics of International Criminal Tribunals (ICTs), as well as definitions of international crimes. The book will delve into issues of jurisdiction and complementarity, liability principles and specialized defences. Other topics are: due process rights, evidence, trials in absentia and State cooperation. A new chapter is devoted to the geopolitical effects of international criminal prosecutions. The second revised edition includes a chapter on the "new" crime of aggression and is updated with the most recent developments in ICL. The book is essential to everyone becoming familiar with the basic topics and challenges within ICL.-- OP - 358 CN - KZ7230 .K578 2014eb SN - 9789047429012 SN - 904742901X SN - 9004175571 SN - 9789004175570 KW - International criminal courts. KW - International criminal courts : Rules and practice. KW - Criminal procedure (International law) KW - Tribunaux pénaux internationaux. KW - Tribunaux pénaux internationaux : Règlements et procédure. KW - Procédure pénale (Droit international) KW - LAW : Criminal Law : General. KW - International criminal courts KW - Rules ER -