The international criminal court: A guide for criminal justice educators

The International Criminal Court formalizes a legal system which transcends national boundaries. This paper provides instructors desiring to incorporate discussions of the court into their classes with a summary of key topics. Among the topics covered are a brief history of the establishment of the...

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Published in:Journal of criminal justice education 2005-10, Vol.16 (2), p.359-378
Main Authors: Day, L. Edward, Reilly, Tracy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Courts
Criminal justice
Curricula
History
International law
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Summary:The International Criminal Court formalizes a legal system which transcends national boundaries. This paper provides instructors desiring to incorporate discussions of the court into their classes with a summary of key topics. Among the topics covered are a brief history of the establishment of the court, its structure, operation, and jurisdiction, U.S. opposition to the court, and the limited role the court can play in combating terrorism. Appendices provide a timeline of the development of international criminal law, information on other sources of law regarding terrorism, and a list of selected sources for further information on the court.
ISSN:1051-1253
1745-9117
DOI:10.1080/10511250500081916