Humanness as a Protected Legal Interest of Crimes Against Humanity: Conceptual and Normative Aspects

by Rustam Atadjanov

Book Overview

Central to this book is the concept of humanity in international law. It traces the evolution of that concept within international law, studies the existing theories of crimes against humanity, and lays out its own theory based on an inclusive view of "humanity". Crimes against humanity are core crimes under international law; their modern definition is found in the Rome Statute. However, their protective scope remains unclear, with the exact meaning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9462653011
• ISBN13: 9789462653016
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"