The Fundamental Concept of Crime in International Criminal Law [electronic resource] : A Comparative Law Analysis /
Marchuk, Iryna.author.
This book examines the rapid development of the fundamental concept of a crime in international criminal law from a comparative law perspective. In this context, particular thought has been given to the catalyzing impact of the criminal law theory that has developed in major world legal systems upon the crystallization of the substantive part of international criminal law. This study offers a critical overview of international and domestic jurisprudence with regard to the construal of the concept of a crime (actus reus, mens rea, defences, modes of liability) and exposes roots of confusion in international criminal law through a comprehensive comparative analysis of substantive criminal laws in selected legal jurisdictions.
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Acknowledgements; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Relevance and Significance of Comparative Method; 1.2 Shaping International Criminal Law Through General Principles of Law Derivative from National Jurisdictions; 1.3 Structure; Chapter 2: The Concept of Crime in Common Law Jurisdictions; 2.1 The Concept of Crime in English Criminal Law; 2.1.1 Actus Reus; 2.1.2 Mens Rea; 2.1.2.1 The Concept of Culpability (Blameworthiness); 2.1.2.2 Intention; 2.1.2.3 Recklessness; 2.1.2.4 Negligence; 2.2 The Concept of Crime in American Criminal Law; 2.2.1 Actus Reus; 2.2.2 Mens Rea; 2.2.2.1 Intent
2.2.2.1.1 Specific Intent2.2.2.1.2 General Intent; 2.2.2.2 Recklessness; 2.2.2.3 Negligence; 2.3 Interim Conclusions; Chapter 3: The Concept of Crime in Continental Law Jurisdictions; 3.1 The Concept of Crime (Strafrechtliche Systembildung) in German Criminal Law; 3.1.1 Statutory Elements of Criminal Offence (Tatbestandsmäßigkeit); 3.1.2 Unlawfulness (Rechtwidrigkeit); 3.1.3 Culpability (Schuld); 3.1.3.1 Intent (Vorsatz); 3.1.3.2 Negligence (Fahrlässigkeit); 3.2 The Concept of Crime in French Criminal Law; 3.2.1 Intention (Le Dol)
3.2.2 Dol Éventuel: An Intermediate Mens Rea Standard Between Intention and Negligence3.2.3 Negligence (La Faute Pénale); 3.3 The Concept of Crime in Russian Criminal Law; 3.3.1 Constitutive Elements of Crime (Corpus Delicti,  ); 3.3.1.1 Object of Crime ( ); 3.3.1.2 Objective Element of Crime (  ); 3.3.1.3 Subject of Crime ( ); 3.3.1.4 Subjective Element of Crime (  ); 3.3.1.4.1 Intent (); 3.3.1.4.2 Negligence (); 3.4 The Concept of Crime in Danish Criminal Law; 3.4.1 Mental Element of Crime (Tilregnelse); 3.4.1.1 The Highest Degree of Intent (Forsæt)
3.4.1.2 Probability Intent (Sandsynlighedsforsæt)3.4.1.3 Dolus Eventualis; 3.4.1.4 Negligence (Uagtsomhed); 3.5 Interim Conclusions; Chapter 4: The Concept of Crime in International Criminal Law; 4.1 Introductory Remarks; 4.2 Typology of International Crimes; 4.2.1 War Crimes; 4.2.1.1 Historical Origins of War Crimes; 4.2.1.2 War Crimes in International Criminal Courts and Tribunals; 4.2.1.2.1 Grave Breaches of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949; 4.2.1.2.2 Other Serious Violations of the Laws and Customs Applicable in International Armed Conflict
4.2.1.2.3 Serious Violations of Article 3 Common to the Four Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 Applicable to Non-Internatio...4.2.1.2.4 Other Serious Violations of the Laws and Customs Applicable in Armed Conflicts Applicable to Non-International Armed...; 4.2.2 Crimes Against Humanity; 4.2.2.1 Historical Origins of Crimes Against Humanity; 4.2.2.2 Crimes Against Humanity in International Criminal Courts and Tribunals; 4.2.3 Genocide; 4.2.3.1 Historical Origins of the Crime of Genocide; 4.2.3.2 Genocide in International Criminal Courts and Tribunals; 4.3 Structure of International Crimes
4.3.1 Contextual Elements
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This book examines the rapid development of the fundamental concept of a crime in international criminal law from a comparative law perspective. In this context, particular thought has been given to the catalyzing impact of the criminal law theory that has developed in major world legal systems upon the crystallization of the substantive part of international criminal law. This study offers a critical overview of international and domestic jurisprudence with regard to the construal of the concept of a crime (actus reus, mens rea, defences, modes of liability) and exposes roots of confusion in international criminal law through a comprehensive comparative analysis of substantive criminal laws in selected legal jurisdictions.
International criminal law.
Private international law.
Conflict of laws.
Law—Philosophy.
Law.
Public international law.
Criminal law.
International Criminal Law .
Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law .
Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History.
Public International Law .
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.