The Politics of Constructing the International Criminal Court

This book examines the political process that led to the establishment of the International Criminal Court in 2002. It accounts for the main features of the court, including its strong, independent prosecutor, by analyzing the discourse surrounding the ICC negotiations, and particularly highlights the role of human rights NGOs.

Auteur
MICHAEL J. STRUETT is an Assistant Professor of Political Science in the School of Public and International Affairs at North Carolina State University, USA.

Contenu
The Meaning of the International Criminal Court Norm Contestation in World Politics: Civil Society, States, and Discourse Discursive Limits: The Failure to Establish an International Criminal Court: 1946-1954 Context: An Opening for an ICC 1989-1994 Negotiations: NGOs Shape Terms of the ICC Debate 1995-1998 Building the Rome Statute: 1998 * Principled Discourse and the Drive for Ratification: 1998-2002 The Legitimacy of the International Criminal Court Construction Continues