Interpretation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Li Shiguang
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: A significant development in international law in the 20th century was the establishment of international criminal law as a new branch and the establishment of the Permanent International Criminal Court. To widely disseminate accurate knowledge of the principles and rules of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and promote the understanding and research of international criminal law, a research team led by individuals with extensive practical experience and expertise in the Rome Statute and international criminal law, who participated in the negotiations of the Rome Statute and related documents from 1994 to 2003 or served for many years at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia or the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, has written this authoritative commentary. The book comprehensively and systematically analyzes the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, the Elements of Crimes, the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, as well as other international documents related to the headquarters, privileges, and immunities of the International Criminal Court and cooperation with the International Criminal Court. It also cites numerous domestic and international court decisions, including those of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, making it a comprehensive reference tool for studying and researching international criminal law. Accurately understanding the Rome Statute and international criminal law is beneficial for China to better grasp its stance and position toward the International Criminal Court. At the same time, China's stance and position toward the International Criminal Court will inevitably have a profound impact on neighboring countries and other countries in Asia.