Genocide in international law :

Schabas, William, 1950-

Genocide in international law : the crime of crimes / William A. Schabas. - Second edition - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - xviii, 741 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 672-710) and index.

Origins of the legal prohibition of genocide -- Drafting of the Convention and subsequent normative developments -- Groups protected by the Convention -- The physical element or actus reus of genocide -- The mental element or mens rea of genocide -- 'Other acts' of genocide -- Defences to genocide -- Prosecution of genocide by international and domestic tribunals -- State responsibility and the role of the International Court of Justice -- Prevention of genocide -- Treaty law questions and the Convention.

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