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Prosecuting Environmental Harm before the International Criminal Court Matthew Gillett (University of Essex)

Prosecuting Environmental Harm before the International Criminal Court By Matthew Gillett (University of Essex)

Prosecuting Environmental Harm before the International Criminal Court by Matthew Gillett (University of Essex)


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The threat of environmental harm is more pressing than ever. Academics, practitioners, and the general public are calling for the redress of environmental harm. This book provides readers with an insider's guide to using the International Criminal Court to prosecute those who cause or contribute to serious environmental destruction.

Prosecuting Environmental Harm before the International Criminal Court Summary

Prosecuting Environmental Harm before the International Criminal Court by Matthew Gillett (University of Essex)

The threat of anthropocentric environmental harm grows more pressing each year. Around the world, human activities are devastating the natural environment and contributing to potentially irreversible climate change. This book explores the ways in which the International Criminal Court may effectively prosecute those who cause or contribute to serious environmental destruction. Written by an international lawyer who has prosecuted cases of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, it provides insights into the procedures, laws, and techniques capable of leading to convictions against those who harm the environment.

About Matthew Gillett (University of Essex)

Matthew Gillett is a senior lecturer at the University of Essex. He worked in the international courts and institutions for over a decade, investigating and prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and other human rights violations. His expertise encompasses atrocity crimes, terrorism, criminal procedure, and environmental law. He has received several awards for his writing, including the inaugural Benjamin Ferencz Essay Prize.

Table of Contents

1. Using the International Criminal Court to address grave environmental harm; 2. Environmental harm as a crime under the Rome statute; 3. Fact-finding, procedure, and evidence at the International Criminal Court concerning environmental harm; 4. Victim participation and reparations for environmental harm at the International Criminal Court; 5. Three case studies of environmental harm; 6. Overall conclusions and options for redress.

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NPB9781316512692
9781316512692
131651269X
Prosecuting Environmental Harm before the International Criminal Court by Matthew Gillett (University of Essex)
New
Hardback
Cambridge University Press
2022-05-19
352
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