International Criminal Justice: A Critical Analysis of Institutions and Procedures

The collective jurisprudence of the ad hoc tribunals for the former Yugoslavia [ICTY] and Rwanda [ICTR] has undoubtedly been a welcome catalyst in the development of international criminal justice as it tries to rein in the perpetrators of the most serious crimes against human kind. Although such legal development has, in pace, outstripped those within borders it has been far from perfect. Many have felt that much of the development has been tainted by political expediency and has failed, amongst other things, to strike the right balance between prosecution and the principles of fair trial for the defendant and dignity of victims. Written by seasoned scholars and practitioners, this collection of essays provides a most comprehensive analysis of the institutional dynamics and political underpinnings of international criminal justice. They explore and provide critical comment on the main institutional difficulties experienced by International Tribunals. The book will be suitable for policy advisors in the area, academics and post graduate students of the subject.