tailieunhanh - The Principle of Complementarity in International Criminal Law: Origin, Development and Practice

As the International Criminal Court is gathering momentum and facing a growing case-load, it appears necessary to revisit the fundamental concept underpinning the Rome Statute: complementarity. Despite its apparent simplicity, this notion is extremely complex and the Court is now faced with pressing questions regarding its interpretation. Yet, no comprehensive study has hitherto been undertaken regarding the multiple facets, historical and contemporary, legal, philosophical and practical of the notion of complementarity. | The Principle of Complementarity in International Criminal Law Origin Development and Practice Mohamed M. El Zeidy MARTINUS NIJHOFF PUBLISHERS The Principle of Complementarity in International Criminal Law Mohamed M. El Zeidy Biography Mohamed M. El Zeidy holds a . in International Law 2007 and an . in International Human Rights Law 2001 from the Irish Centre for Human Rights National University of Ireland Galway. He also holds an . in Public Law 1999 from Cairo University a Licence en Droit and Bachelor of Police Sciences 1993 from the Police College in Cairo. He served as a Judge Senior Public Prosecutor and Public Prosecutor at the Egyptian Ministry of Justice 1997-2007 . He is a member of the Egyptian Society of Criminal Law and the International Association of Penal Law. He has published widely in the area of International Criminal Law. He is currently a Legal Officer at the Pre-Trial Division of the International Criminal Court. This work was finalised prior to the current employment at the ICC. The views expressed in it do not necessarily reflect those of the International Criminal Court or the Egyptian Ministry of .