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An introduction to the international criminal court. This lesson also includes a video lecture and readings that outline the brief history of international criminal law starting with the nuremberg trials. International criminal law provides a comprehensive overview of an increasingly integral part of public international law. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. With teaching and learning at its heart, this text adopts a userfriendly writing style and follows a structure aligned with international criminal law courses. Discover book depositorys huge selection of international criminal law books online.
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