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Genocide and Political Groups


ISBN13: 9780199588909
Published: July 2010
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: UK
Format: Hardback
Price: £102.50



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Genocide and Political Groups provides a comprehensive examination of the crime of genocide in connection with political groups.

It offers a detailed empirical study of the current status of political groups under customary international law, as well as a comprehensive theoretical analysis of whether political genocide should be recognized as a separate crime by the international community.

The book discusses whether a stand-alone crime of political genocide should be recognized under international law. It begins by examining the historical development of genocide and critically assessing the unique requirements of the crime. It then demonstrates that other international offences -notably crimes against humanity and war crimes- are not workable substitutes for a specific offence that protects political groups.

This is followed by an analytical study of the protection of human groups under international law. The book proposes a new theory that links the protection of groups to individual rights of a certain character that give rise to the group's existence. It then applies that theory in evaluating whether political groups are legitimate candidates for specific protection from physical and biological destruction 'as such'.

The writing includes an exhaustive analysis of state practice and opinio juris on the treatment of political groups. It empirically refutes claims that political groups are protected already from genocide by virtue of post-Convention developments in customary international law. In response to this legal reality, however, the book analyses the theoretical and public policy justifications for international criminal law and demonstrates that the international community would be well served by creating a separate international crime to address political genocide.

Subjects:
International Criminal Law
Contents:
Introduction
1: Defining a Crime Without a Name
2: Conduct Elements
3: Mens Rea
4: Human Groups and Genocide
5: Political Genocide and Customary International Law
6: Political Genocide and the Principles of Legality
7: The Case for a Crime of Political Genocide
8: The Way Forward: Rethinking the Crime of Crimes
Appendix A - State Practice on Genocide
Appendix B - Unofficial Translations of Domestic Laws on Genocide from 84 States