Overview
- First time the protection of sexual and gender minorities under the Rome Statute has been analyzed comprehensively
- Uses case groups of the most common kinds of violence against sexual and gender minorities, showing the legal arguments
- Both sexual orientation and gender identity are discussed regarding all aspects in law, politics and society
Part of the book series: International Criminal Justice Series (ICJS, volume 30)
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Factual and Legal Background
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Persecution of Sexual and Gender Minorities as a Crime Against Humanity
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Anti-SGM Legislating as a Crime Against Humanity
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Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
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About this book
This timely book comprehensively examines whether the worst human rights violations directed specifically at sexual and gender minorities are punishable under international criminal law, as codified in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Drawing on general rules of interpretation, the development of human rights for sexual and gender minorities, and the social construction of gender, this monograph reveals that the worst crimes committed against persons because of their sexual orientation or gender identity can amount to crimes against humanity, particularly the crime of persecution under Article 7(1)(h). It also shows how legislators can be held individually criminally responsible for passing laws that criminalize consensual same-sex sexuality.
The book not only makes a significant and original contribution to the literature but is also highly relevant for international criminal law practitioners, since, so far, no cases regarding this topic exist.
Dr. Valérie V. Suhr is currently a trainee lawyer in the district of the Koblenz Court of Appeal in Germany
Reviews
“This is a very interesting and valuable monograph for a person who wants to get to know the subject, which is so widely discussed in the English-language literature. … Even for a reader who is not an expert in this area thebook still can be read with real interest, as it contains solid argumentation and is consistent and convincing. … The book is very carefully … .” (Hanna Kuczyńska, Polish Yearbook of International Law, Vol. 41, 2021)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Rainbow Jurisdiction at the International Criminal Court
Book Subtitle: Protection of Sexual and Gender Minorities Under the Rome Statute
Authors: Valérie V. Suhr
Series Title: International Criminal Justice Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6265-483-9
Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press The Hague
eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)
Copyright Information: T.M.C. Asser Press and the author 2022
Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-6265-482-2Published: 14 December 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-94-6265-485-3Published: 15 December 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-94-6265-483-9Published: 13 December 2021
Series ISSN: 2352-6718
Series E-ISSN: 2352-6726
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 400
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations
Topics: International Criminal Law , Human Rights