1st Edition

The Principle of ne bis in idem in International Criminal Law Balancing the Interests of Individuals, States, and the International Community

By Gaiane Nuridzhanian Copyright 2024
186 Pages
by Routledge

186 Pages
by Routledge

186 Pages
by Routledge

The legal principle of ne bis in idem proclaims that no person shall be tried twice for the same matter. This principle is important in theory and practice, as it safeguards a fundamental individual interest and spares the accused the burden of a repeat trial. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the ne bis in idem principle in international criminal law. Readers will find a... Read more

1. Introduction;  2. Definition, rationale, and basic concepts;  3. Ne bis in idem in international law;  4. Ne bis in idem in international human rights law;  5. Ne bis in idem in Article 20(1) of the Rome Statute;  6. Ne bis in idem in Article 20(2) of the Rome Statute;  7. Ne bis in idem in Article 20(3) of the Rome Statute;  8. Concluding reflections

Biography

Gaiane Nuridzhanian is an international lawyer from Ukraine. She works as an associate professor at the Faculty of Law at the UiT-The Arctic University of Norway. She holds an LLM degree from University of Cambridge and a PhD in law from University College London. Dr Nuridzhanian specialises in public international law, human rights law, and international criminal law. She has previously worked as a lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights and the International Advisory Panel on Ukraine (Council of Europe), and as a Visiting Legal Professional at the International Criminal Court.