Genocide in International Law : The Crime of Crimes /
William A. Schabas.
- 2nd ed.
- Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- xviii, 741 p. ; 24 cm.
- 345/.0251 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 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.