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List of Publication

Archbold International Criminal Courts 

3rd Edition

Format: Hardback, CD-ROM

Published: December 2009

Published by: Sweet & Maxwell

Authors:  Karim Khan; Rodney Dixon

Consultant Editor: Sir Adrian Fulford QC

The Book Costs £304.23 Per Copy (inclusive of VAT) - Three hundred and four pounds and twenty three pence. (GBP)

Review of the book by Judge Sang-Hyun Song, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), The Hague

 "The first two editions of Archbold International have provided an invaluable source for practitioners and judges alike. I am delighted that Sweet and Maxwell are publishing a third edition, covering the many developments in this fast-moving area. Of particularly high value is the way this textbook enables a ready comparison of the regulatory framework of each of the tribunals, together with their jurisprudence. This book is to be recommended to everyone interested in the practice and theory of international criminal law."  

Reviews of the book by Michael Mansfield QC, leading Defence Counsel before the ICTY

"This definitive work covers one of the fastest growing and most far-reaching areas of Human Rights Law, which is having an immediate impact on the prospects for justice and peace throughout the world. It is still in its infancy, and presents a challenging organic fluidity influenced by principles culled from very different jurisdictions. Without this uniquely honed text book, it would be impossible for practitioners to navigate through the maze of procedural and substantive law, touching areas well beyond Europe, from Cambodia to Sudan. Especially significant, is the representation of victims and their families. The ICC has recognised this pressing need with the establishment of a dedicated unit and the authors describe what is involved.”

EVENING'S PROCEEDINGS -  We will press ahead with the set order of play as laid out below  

6pm        Registration – Arrival of Guests 

               Welcome and opening remarks by Ms. Lucy Bailey, BBC World    

               Sir Geoffrey Nice QC and Sir Adrian Fulford QC will

           comment on the book and provide an update on current

            developments in International criminal law

7pm       Drinks & canapé golden opportunity to mingle with less formality

               and a chance to interact, establish new, links, strengthen and cement

               existing ones 

7.30pm  Event Closes. 

About Sir Adrian Fulford QC

Sir Adrian Fulford QC is a Justice of the High Court of England and Wales and a Judge at the International Criminal Court, The Hague. He has established competence in criminal law and procedure and is experienced as both judge and advocate. He has competence in relevant areas of international law, in particular human rights law, and has extensive experience in professional legal ethics. Judge Fulford has legal expertise on a wide range of specific relevant issues, including violence against women and children; serious acts of violence, such as murder and terrorism; and has extensive practical experience of questions relating to evidence in criminal cases and the handling of sensitive information, including the protection of victims and sources. He has edited important legal publications and has been widely published.

About the Authors

Mr. Rodney Dixon, Barrister, Author, has both prosecuted and defended before international criminal courts. He has acted as Defence Counsel in cases before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). He is currently instructed in cases before the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Rwanda Tribunal (ICTR). He has advised and trained for other international courts including the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the Iraqi Special Tribunal, the Special Court for Cambodia (ECCC), the War Crimes Chamber for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and most recently the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. From 1995-1999, he worked in the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICTY. He has been a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of War Studies, King’s College, London, and a trainer at the UK armed forces Joint Services Staff College on peace-keeping and laws of engagement in armed conflict. He has lectured widely on subjects of international law, humanitarian law and human rights. Rodney Dixon is often interviewed on BBC World and Radio and SKY News.

Mr. Karim Khan, Barrister, Author, Karim Khan has over 18 years experience in both  national and international courts. He has previously worked as a Senior Crown Prosecutor and at the Law Commission in the UK. He was a Legal Advisor in the Office of the Prosecutor of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Karim provided advice in the ICJ case of Liberia v Sierra Leone concerning the arrest warrant against Charles Taylor, the former President of Liberia, and later acted as lead defence counsel in his trial before the SCSL. Karim is also lead counsel to the largest group of civil parties and victims in the first trial before the Extraordinary Chambers of the Courts of Cambodia.

SYNOPSIS OF THE BOOK                                      

Archbold International Criminal Courts provides a comprehensive guide to the practice, procedure and rules of evidence applicable to all international criminal courts. Covering the rules, processes and decisions of trial and appellate chambers of the ICC, the work ensures you are following the correct procedures at all times.

• Provides a comprehensive guide to the practice, procedure, and rules of evidence applicable to all international criminal courts 
• Covers the rules, processes and decisions of trial and appellate chambers of the International Criminal Tribunals 
• Advises on how to prepare for cases and directly participate in trial proceedings 
• Details how to manage specific offences such as crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression, genocide etc 
• Incorporates Sentencing, Appeals and Legal aid 
• Covers the emerging field of victim participation and reparation 
• Explains the structure of the courts and the powers they have 
• Covers the ICTY/ICTR/ICC/ECCC, UN Special Courts for the prosecution of serious international crimes in Sierra Leone, Cambodia and Lebanon 
• Presents the material in a comprehensive manner with detailed annotation 
• Disperses commentary between the carefully selected sections, parts of statutes, draft, treaties etc. 
• Includes essential appendices on CD-ROM including the relevant parts of the statutes and rules governing the structures of the various international courts and tribunals together with their powers to obtain co-operation from states and their powers of coercion. 

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Archbold International Criminal Courts Practice, Procedure and Evidence by Karim Khan; Rodney Dixon, published by Sweet & Maxwell, December 2009.