ISBN10: 0199640289, ISBN13: 9780199640287, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Hardcover Hardcover. The legal position in international law of heads of states and other senior state representatives is at the heart of the conflict thrown up by recent changes in the international legal order. The establishment of the International Criminal Court and the ad hoc criminal tribunals reflects a growing belief that heads of states and other senior state representatives should be held accountable for serious violations of international law. It is now questioned whetherforeign states and their officials still have immunity from proceedings concerning grave human rights abuses in national courts.This book provides a comprehensive treatment of thiskey issue, covering both civil and criminal proceedings before domestic courts and the position before international courts and tribunals. The positions of both serving and former heads of states are examined and, where appropriate, so is that of their family members. The wide variety of constitutional forms and titles enjoyed by heads of states and senior state representatives is considered and their internationally relevant powers and functions outlined. The implications of recognition orlack of it are assessed, together with the practical and legal consequences of loss of office and/or exile in a foreign state. In examining the position of heads of state and other senior representativesin foreign states, attention is given ...
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ISBN10: 0199640289, ISBN13: 9780199640287, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Hardcover Hardcover. The legal position in international law of heads of states and other senior state representatives is at the heart of the conflict thrown up by recent changes in the international legal order. The establishment of the International Criminal Court and the ad hoc criminal tribunals reflects a growing belief that heads of states and other senior state representatives should be held accountable for serious violations of international law. It is now questioned whetherforeign states and their officials still have immunity from proceedings concerning grave human rights abuses in national courts.This book provides a comprehensive treatment of thiskey issue, covering both civil and criminal proceedings before domestic courts and the position before international courts and tribunals. The positions of both serving and former heads of states are examined and, where appropriate, so is that of their family members. The wide variety of constitutional forms and titles enjoyed by heads of states and senior state representatives is considered and their internationally relevant powers and functions outlined. The implications of recognition orlack of it are assessed, together with the practical and legal consequences of loss of office and/or exile in a foreign state. In examining the position of heads of state and other senior representativesin foreign states, attention is given ...
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