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OverviewWhen a perpetrator of an international crime argues in his defence that he did not realise that he had violated the law, is this a reason not to punish him? International crimes constitute serious offences and it could be argued that he who commits such an offence must know his act is punishable. After all, everyone is presumed to know the law. However, convicting someone who is mistaken about the wrongfulness of his act may be in violation of the principle ‘no punishment without guilt’. This book investigates when 'mistake of law' should be a reason to exculpate the perpetrator of an international crime. It demonstrates that the issue of 'mistake of law' goes to the heart of individual criminal responsibility and therewith contributes to the development of a more systematic approach toward the structure of international offences. Valuable for academics and practitioners in the field of International Criminal Law. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Annemieke van VerseveldPublisher: T.M.C. Asser Press Imprint: T.M.C. Asser Press Edition: 2012 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9789067049658ISBN 10: 9067049654 Pages: 182 Publication Date: 20 September 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- The Theory of Mistake of Law in National Criminal Law Systems.- Comparing the National Approaches – Theorising about the Issue.- The Theory of Mistake of Law in International Criminal Law.- Applying the Theory of Mistake of Law – An analysis of (inter)national case law.- Applying the Theory of Mistake of Law – An analysis of elements of crimes and a survey of dilemmas on the battlefield.- Concluding Remarks.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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