International Criminal Court in Search of its Purpose and Identity

<p>This book critically analyses the law and practice of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its contribution to the development of international criminal law. The book focuses on the key procedural and substantive challenges faced by the ICC. Contributors to the book include leading experts in international criminal justice who cover topics including: proposals for new generation of international crimes victims' reparations the evidentiary threshold for the confirmation of charges and claims that the ICC has unfairly targeted African countries. In drawing together these strands the book assesses how the ICC's practice could be refined or improved in future cases.</p>