Genocide in international law : the crime of crimes / William A. Schabas.
Material type:
- 9780521719001 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 0521719003 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 345.0251 22 SCH.G
- KZ7180 .S32 2009
Includes bibliographical references (p. 672-710) and index.
Origins of the legal prohibition of genocide -- Drafting of the Convention and subsequent normative developments -- Groups protected by the Convention -- The physical element or actus reus of genocide -- The mental element or mens rea of genocide -- 'Other acts' of genocide -- Defences to genocide -- Prosecution of genocide by international and domestic tribunals -- State responsibility and the role of the International Court of Justice -- Prevention of genocide -- Treaty law questions and the Convention.
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