International and European Criminal Law

In the wake of increasing globalisation, Criminal Law has become an internationalised subject. This new textbook highlights the most important aspects of European and International Criminal Law in order to provide the reader with a comprehensive, concise and solid introduction to this modern field of law. The text is written in a clear and straightforward language, referring to numerous examples, models and charts; it will appeal to law students and academics, but also to practitioners new to the subject.

Focus is laid on:
• Rules determining the exercise of jurisdiction
• ‘European Criminal Law’ dealing with the question, if and how far the EU may create or harmonise criminal law
• Evolution of European Criminal Procedure Law
• Ne bis in idem-Principle
• Guarantees under the European Convention of Human Rights
• Principles of International Criminal Law
• Procedures and substantive law of the International Criminal Court (ICC)