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Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity: Misconceptions and Confusion in French Law and Practice
This book explores the ambiguities of the French law of genocide by exposing the inexplicable dichotomy between a progressive theory and a disinclined practice. Observing that the crime of genocide has remained absent from French courtrooms to the benefit of crimes against humanity, this research dissects the reasons for this absence.
| Author(s) | By Caroline Fournet. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 168 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 31 Jan 2013 |
| Availability | Available |
This book explores the ambiguities of the French law of genocide by exposing the inexplicable dichotomy between a progressive theory and a disinclined practice. Observing that the crime of genocide has remained absent from French courtrooms to the benefit of crimes against humanity, this research dissects the reasons for this absence.
Introduction Part 1 Crimes Against Humanity: From Nuremberg to Lyon . . . And Back Again 1 Trying Klaus Barbie: Setting a Precedent? 1.1 Crimes Against Humanity and the Victimisation of the Individual 1.2 Systematic Crimes 'in the Name of
Caroline Fournet is Associate Professor and Rosalind Franklin Fellow at the Department of Criminal Law and Criminology at the University of Groningen .
