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The chapter headings of this handbook provide a good indication of the meaning of the term ‘international criminal law’. Nevertheless, it is not a simple matter to furnish a succinct definition. The French language distinguishes between droit international pénal and droit pénal international. The difference between the two terms seems to reside largely in the types of crimes they address. Thus, droit pénal international refers to a body of law governing relationships between states in the suppression of so-called ordinary crimes, such as murder and rape, as well as organized criminal activity when it takes on an international dimension. By contrast, droit inter national pénal is focussed. | ROUTLEDGE ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOKS Routledge Handbook of International Criminal Law Edited by William A. Schabas and Nadia Bernaz Routledge Handbook of International Criminal Law International criminal law has developed extraordinarily quickly over the last decade with the creation of ad hoc tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda and the establishment of a permanent International Criminal Court. This book provides a timely and comprehensive survey of emerging and existing areas of international criminal law. The Handbook features new specially commissioned papers by a range of international and leading experts in the field. It contains reflections on the theoretical aspects and contemporary debates in international criminal law. The book is split into four parts for ease of reference The Historical and Institutional Framework Sets international criminal law firmly in context with individual chapters on the important developments and key institutions which have been established. The Crimes Identifies and analyses international crimes including a chapter on aggression. The Practice of International Tribunals Focuses on topics relating to the practice and procedure of international criminal law. Key Issues in International Criminal Law Goes on to explore issues of importance such as universal jurisdiction amnesties and international criminal law and human rights. Providing easy access to up-to-date and authoritative articles covering all key aspects of international criminal law this book is an essential reference work for students scholars and practitioners working in the field. William A. Schabas is director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway where he also holds the chair in human rights law. Nadia Bernaz is Lecturer in Law at Middlesex University .