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Book Synopsis: From events at Nuremberg and Tokyo after World War II, to the recent trials of Slobodan Milošević and Saddam Hussein, war crimes trials are an increasingly pervasive feature of the aftermath of conflict. In his new book, Law, War and Crime, Gerry Simpson explores the meaning and effect of such trials, and places them in their broader political and cultural contexts. The book traces the development of the war crimes field from its origins in the outlawing of piracy to its contemporary manifestation in the establishment of the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Simpson argues that the field of war crimes is constituted by a number of tensions between, for example, politics and law, local justice and cosmopolitan reckoning, collective guilt and individual responsibility, and between the instinct that war, at worst, is an error and the conviction that war is a crime. Written in the wake of an extraordinary period in the life of the law, the book asks a number of critical questions. What does it mean to talk about war in the language of the criminal law? What are the consequences of seeking to criminalise the conduct of one's enemies? How did this relatively new phenomenon of putting on trial perpetrators of mass atrocity and defeated enemies come into existence? This book seeks to answer these important questions whilst shedding new light on the complex relationship between law, war and crime.
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Are you fascinated by history, politics, and international law? Dive into the captivating world of war crimes trials with Law, War and Crime: War Crimes, Trials and the Reinvention of International Law. Author Gerry Simpson takes you on a thought-provoking journey, exploring the meaning and impact of war crimes trials throughout history. From Nuremberg to the present day, these trials have become an integral part of the aftermath of conflicts.
Discover the origins of the war crimes field, tracing it back to the outlawing of piracy. Explore the tension between politics and law, collective guilt and individual responsibility, and the complexity of seeking justice on a global scale. Simpson raises critical questions that challenge conventional thinking. What does it mean to view war through the lens of criminal law? What are the repercussions of criminalizing the actions of one's enemies? How did the practice of putting perpetrators of mass atrocity on trial emerge?
Law, War and Crime offers a fresh perspective on the intricate relationship between law, war, and crime. Uncover the hidden complexities behind some of history's most significant trials. Whether you're a legal scholar, history enthusiast, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of international justice, this book is a must-read.
Expand your knowledge and gain new insights into the dynamic and ever-changing world of war crimes trials. Get your copy of Law, War and Crime today and embark on this captivating exploration.
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