Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice

"Prosecuting the Powerful" is a compelling and moving account of a revolutionary moment in history, written by Steve Crawshaw. It includes recent stories from the front lines of justice in Ukraine, Israel/Palestine, and at The Hague, as well as his earlier encounters with war criminals like Slobodan Milošević. Crawshaw tells the stories of those who have demanded protection for civilians and accountability for war criminals, and follows the extraordinary unfolding story of two of the world's most powerful and well-connected leaders currently under indictment at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. He argues that governments must abandon their double standards and have the courage to support prosecutions of those who commit atrocities, whether opponents or allies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2025
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Prosecuting The Powerful isn't just compelling and very moving, it has all the force of a well-crafted thriller. John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor, describes it as "a compelling account of a revolutionary moment in history." Philippe Sands, The Spectator, calls it "powerful, timely, and moving." Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, a former British High Court judge, says it's "a tour de force." Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News, says it's "absolutely brilliant." Nick Cohen, Guardian Book of the Day, says it's "a blend of powerful eyewitness reporting and gripping history." Steve Crawshaw's book, "Prosecuting the Powerful," is a powerful and timely exploration of the possibilities of justice in a world where leaders are often above the law. Crawshaw includes recent stories from the front lines of justice in Ukraine, Israel/Palestine, and at The Hague, as well as his earlier encounters with war criminals like Slobodan Milošević. He tells the stories of those who have demanded protection for civilians and accountability for war criminals, from the Swiss businessman who is the reason why we have the Geneva Conventions today to the prosecutors at Nuremberg to the Syrian police photographer who helped put one of Bashar al-Assad's torturers behind bars. He also follows the extraordinary unfolding story of two of the world's most powerful and well-connected leaders currently under indictment at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. From Gaza to Bucha and beyond, survivors seek justice for the crimes committed against them. But for that to happen, governments must finally abandon their double standards and have the courage to support prosecutions of those who commit crimes. Crawshaw's book is a must-read for anyone who cares about justice and the rule of law.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 241 x 163 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349128931