Rethinking the Crime of Aggression: International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

This book presents revised and updated papers from the International Conference 'Rethinking the Crime of Aggression: International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives', held in Marburg, Germany, in September 2018. The conference brought together international experts from various disciplines to enhance understanding of the crime of aggression and initiate a cross-disciplinary dialogue. The papers address historical genesis, new aggression provisions, implementation, and potential regulatory effects, as well as perspectives for investigating future developments and issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press

The book presents a collection of revised and updated papers presented at the International Conference 'Rethinking the Crime of Aggression: International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives' held in Marburg, Germany, in September 2018. The conference was hosted by the International Research and Documentation Centre for War Crimes Trials (ICWC). In the context of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over the crime of aggression, international experts from diverse disciplines, including law, history, social sciences, psychology, and economics, gathered to enhance understanding of this complex and challenging matter. The conference aimed to initiate a cross-disciplinary dialogue on aggressive war and the crime of aggression, covering historical genesis, new aggression provisions, practical implementation, and potential regulatory effects. The discussions also explored perspectives for investigating future developments and issues related to aggression.

Stefanie Bock is a Professor of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, International Criminal Law, and Comparative Law at the Philipps University of Marburg in Germany. She serves as the Co-Director of the International Research and Documentation Centre for War Crimes Trials.

Eckart Conze is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the Philipps University of Marburg in Germany. He also holds the position of Co-Director of the International Research and Documentation Centre for War Crimes Trials.

The book offers valuable insights into the latest developments in the field of aggression and the crime of aggression, providing a comprehensive examination of the topic from various disciplinary perspectives. It is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the legal and ethical implications of aggression and the pursuit of justice.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789462654693
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022