About this book

The evolving concept of universal jurisdiction, the modern doctrine of humanitarian intervention, and the challenges faced by legal theory in addressing issues of international terrorism are subjects of this profound study. The author's main intention is to reflect upon the legal and philosophical foundations of international criminal law in the context of politics. He analyzes the prospects of the International Criminal Court and compares this institution with other forms of universal jurisdiction such as the Security Council's ad hoc tribunals. He also points out the problem of double standards in the current practice of "humanitarian politics". Hans Koechler was appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations as international observer at the Lockerbie trial in The Netherlands. His experience gained at the "trial of the century" motivated him to reflect on the feasibility of international criminal justice and humanitarian intervention in the framework of the present unipolar world order.

Written for:

Legal experts (general international law, international humanitarian law, international criminal law, philosophy of law), members of international criminal courts, officials of the United Nations

Book reviews:

Frontline. India's National Magazine (New Delhi, India)

Cumhuriyet (Istanbul, Turkey) (Turkish)

Professor Türkkaya Ataöv (Ankara) (English)

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Keywords:

	international criminal justice
	international criminal courts
	ICC
	state sovereignty
	Universal jurisdiction
	national courts
	international conventions
	Lockerbie
	Khmer Rouge
	Yugoslavia tribunal
	Sierra Leone
	United Nations
	UN Security Council
	terrorism
	military alliances
	military tribunals
	humanitarian intervention
	international rule of law
	Baku Declaration