Futures of International Criminal Justice

This collection identifies and discusses problems and opportunities for the theory and practice of international criminal justice, including changes in technology, armed conflict, the environment, and geopolitics. It proposes solutions to address accountability gaps and under-examined or emerging areas of criminality, such as technology and the environment, and discusses the tensions between universalism and localisation, regionalisation, and dynamic organisational, political, and social structures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection explores and examines both the challenges and opportunities inherent in the theory and practice of international criminal justice. The International Criminal Court (ICC) and its mission to prosecute international atrocity crimes have encountered numerous obstacles and critiques throughout its existence. In recent years, these challenges have encompassed technological advancements, the conduct of armed conflicts, environmental concerns, and geopolitical dynamics. The contributors to this collection, drawn from diverse socio-legal research frameworks, offer innovative proposals for the future of international criminal justice. These proposals aim to address accountability gaps, explore under-examined or emerging areas of criminality, particularly in relation to technology and the environment, and grapple with the tensions between universalism and localisation.

The book also delves into the regionalisation of international criminal justice and examines how these approaches can adapt to the dynamic organisational, political, and social structures at the ICC and beyond. It will be of immense interest to students, researchers, and academics, as well as civil society representatives, including justice advocates, diplomats, and government officials and policy-makers. By shedding light on these critical issues, the book contributes to the ongoing discourse on international criminal justice and offers valuable insights for shaping its future trajectory.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367540791