Fairness and the Goals of International Criminal Trials 1st Edition

Grabbing the attention of scholars and practitioners alike, Fairness and the Goals of International Criminal Trials (1st Edition) by Caleb H. Wheeler offers a lucid, rigorous exploration of how fairness shapes—and is shaped by—the aims of global justice. This timely study speaks directly to anyone invested in international criminal law, human rights, and the evolving practice of tribunals worldwide.

Wheeler thoughtfully examines competing goals—retribution, deterrence, reconciliation, and legitimacy—and shows how procedural fairness affects each objective in courts from the ICC to ad hoc tribunals. Combining clear legal analysis with a comparative, global perspective, the book unpacks complex doctrinal debates and presents practical implications for judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, and policymakers.

Readers will appreciate the book’s balanced, evidence-informed approach: it clarifies theoretical frameworks while offering concrete insights for improving trial design, safeguarding due process, and strengthening public confidence in international adjudication. The accessible yet scholarly prose makes this edition ideal for upper-level law students, academics, and legal professionals seeking a deeper understanding of justice at the international level.

If you care about the future of international criminal trials and the rule of law across jurisdictions, this is an essential resource. Add Fairness and the Goals of International Criminal Trials by Caleb H. Wheeler to your library today to inform teaching, research, or courtroom practice and help shape fairer global justice systems.

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