Format:
XII, 308 S
,
24 cm
Edition:
1. publ.
ISBN:
9781138647404
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9780415722391
Series Statement:
Routledge research in international law
Content:
"Many prosecutors and commentators have praised the victim provisions at the International Criminal Court (ICC) as 'justice for victims', which for the first time include participation, protection and reparations. This book critically examines the role of victims in international criminal justice, drawing from human rights, victimology, and best practices in transitional justice. Drawing on field research in Northern Uganda, Luke Moffett explores the nature of international crimes and assesses the role of victims in the proceedings of the ICC, paying particular attention to their recognition, participation, reparations and protection. The book argues that because of the criminal nature and structural limitations of the ICC, justice for victims is symbolic, requiring State Parties to complement the work of the Court to address victims' needs. In advancing an innovative theory of justice for victims, and in offering solutions to current challenges, the book will be of great interest and use to academics, practitioners and students engaged in victimology, the ICC, transitional justice, or reparations"--
Content:
"Many prosecutors and commentators have praised the victim provisions at the International Criminal Court (ICC) as 'justice for victims', which for the first time include participation, protection and reparations. This book critically examines the role of victims in international criminal justice, drawing from human rights, victimology, and best practices in transitional justice. Drawing on field research in Northern Uganda, Luke Moffett explores the nature of international crimes and assesses the role of victims in the proceedings of the ICC, paying particular attention to their recognition, participation, reparations and protection. The book argues that because of the criminal nature and structural limitations of the ICC, justice for victims is symbolic, requiring State Parties to complement the work of the Court to address victims' needs. In advancing an innovative theory of justice for victims, and in offering solutions to current challenges, the book will be of great interest and use to academics, practitioners and students engaged in victimology, the ICC, transitional justice, or reparations"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-302) and index
,
Conceiving justice for victims of international crimesThe development of victims in international criminal justice -- Victims in the proceedings of the international criminal court -- Reparations and responsibility under the Rome Statute -- The impact of the International Criminal Court on victims in Northern Uganda -- Victim-orientated complementarity : a wider perspective.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781315849751
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Moffett, Luke Justice for victims before the international criminal court London : Routledge, 2014 ISBN 9781315849751
Language:
English
Subjects:
Law
Keywords:
Internationaler Strafgerichtshof
;
Verbrechensopfer
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