- Otto Triffterer, Paris-Lodron-University, Salzburg, Austria
International criminal law and the international courts and tribunals that administer it have witnessed a surge in interest over the past two decades, and it occupies an increasingly prominent position on the legal landscape. This topical collection, prepared by an eminent authority in international criminal law, successfully brings together a cross-section of the most important literature, providing a unique overview of the discipline. Areas covered in this three-volume collection include the origins of international law, the general principles, procedure and evidence, alternatives to prosecution as well as national systems. This important publication will be a valuable reference tool for scholars, academics and practitioners in the field of international criminal law.