The Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court

The book explores the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its three foundational aspects: preconditions, substantive competence, and complementarity. It also examines negative preconditions such as immunities and Security Council referrals. The second edition is intended for students, scholars, and practitioners and offers insights into emerging fields of international criminal law, including ecocide, cyber warfare, automated lethal weapons, artificial intelligence, and the legal complexities arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 349 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a significant institution with the power to hold individuals accountable for the most serious crimes known to humanity. Its jurisdiction is based on three foundational aspects laid out in the Rome Statute: the preconditions for exercising jurisdiction, its substantive competence regarding core crimes, and the principle of complementarity. The principle of complementarity is invoked only when a State Party demonstrates an inability or unwillingness to genuinely undertake investigation or prosecution. The book further explores the 'negative preconditions of the Courts jurisdiction, including immunities and exceptions through Security Council referrals. Intended for students, scholars, and practitioners alike, this second edition offers invaluable insights into the ICCs jurisdiction, making a notable contribution to the existing literature. It also navigates emerging fields of international criminal law, addressing topical and thought-provoking subjects such as ecocide, cyber warfare, automated lethal weapons, artificial intelligence, and the legal complexities arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031461378
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2024