The International Criminal Court and Global Social Control: International Criminal Justice in Late Modernity

by Nerida Chazal

Book Overview

The International Criminal Court was established in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. At its genesis the ICC was expected to help prevent atrocities from arising or escalating by ending the impunity of leaders and administering punishment for the commission of international crimes. More than a decade later, the ICC's ability to achieve these broad aims has been questioned, as the ICC has reached only two guilty...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138614599
• ISBN13: 9781138614598
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"