An in-depth examination of one of the most controversial questions surrounding the crime of genocide Examines the current state of international criminal law as an evolving discipline Focuses on one specific question, concludes with a definitive answer and offers concrete propositions

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Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Nature and Difficulties of the Concept of 'Contextual' Elements.- Chapter 3. Contextual Elements in the Early Legal Concept of Genocide.- Chapter 4. Contextual Elements in Prevailing Case Law: Application of the Legal Definition of Genocide or An Interpretative Contortion.- Chapter 5. Towards a New Assessment? Contextual Elements in the Rome Statute.- Chapter 6. A Critique of the Contextual Elements.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.- Bibliography.- Table of Cases.- Table of Legislation.