The immunity of states and their officials in international criminal law and international human rights law / [electronic resource]
Alebeek, Rosanne van.
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2008.
This title is a comprehensive treatment of the development of international human rights law, international criminal law and international immunities, and asks whether states and their officials can shield themselves from foreign jurisdiction by invoking international immunity rules when human rights issues are involved.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [427]-446) and index.
State immunity -- Functional immunity -- Personal immunity -- The immunity of state officials in the light of obligations of individuals under international law -- The immunity of states and their officials in the light of the fundamental rights of individuals under international law.
This title is a comprehensive treatment of the development of international human rights law, international criminal law and international immunities, and asks whether states and their officials can shield themselves from foreign jurisdiction by invoking international immunity rules when human rights issues are involved.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Description based on print version record.
Immunities of foreign states.
Government liability (International law)
State governments
Privileges and immunities.
Criminal liability (International law)
Jurisdiction (International law)
Immunities of foreign states
State governments
Privileges and immunities
International Law
Law, Politics & Government
Treaties, International