Research Handbook on War Crimes

This crucial Research Handbook provides a comprehensive analysis of war crimes – serious violations of international humanitarian law that implicate individual criminal responsibility. It brings together a group of experts in the field to investigate the nuances of this important topic, which sits at the intersection of international humanitarian law and international criminal law, providing a crucial enforcement mechanism for regulating the conduct of warfare and protecting its victims.The Handbook adopts a thematic approach that is not restricted to specific crimes or jurisdictions, and combines theory and practical insights. Across 29 chapters, contributing authors address core concepts, sources of war crimes law, issues of individual criminal responsibility, repression, and a range of emerging issues such as compensation and environmental protection.Providing a sophisticated and comprehensive analysis of the topic, this book will prove a valuable resource for practitioners, scholars and students of public international law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law, as well as international relations.