The Execution of Illegal Orders and International Criminal Responsibility

• Main Author: Sato, Hiromi (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
• Subjects: Law.; Criminal law.; Private international law.; Conflict of laws.; International law.; Comparative law.; Public international law.; Human rights.; International humanitarian law.; International criminal law.; International Criminal Law.; International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflict.; Public International Law.; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law.; Criminal Law.; Human Rights.

The legal consequence of the superior orders defense has long been debated as one of the major problems in international criminal law. Several controversial issues such as the immunity of the state, the absolute character of military discipline, and immunity on the grounds of mistake of law and/or c...