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Genocide in international law : the crime of crimes / William A. Schabas.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xviii, 741 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780521719001 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0521719003 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 345.0251 22 SCH.G
LOC classification:
  • KZ7180 .S32 2009
Contents:
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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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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