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The 'Contextual Elements' of the Crime of Genocide

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  • An in-depth examination of one of the most controversial questions surrounding the crime of genocide
  • Examines the current state of international criminal law as an evolving discipline
  • Focuses on one specific question, concludes with a definitive answer and offers concrete propositions

Part of the book series: International Criminal Justice Series (ICJS, volume 17)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    • Nasour Koursami
    Pages 1-18
  3. A Critique of the Contextual Elements

    • Nasour Koursami
    Pages 155-189
  4. Conclusion

    • Nasour Koursami
    Pages 191-196
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 197-236

About this book

This book examines the position of ‘contextual elements’ as a constitutive element of the legal definition of the crime of genocide, and determines the extent to which an individual génocidaire is required to act within a particular genocidal context.


Unlike other books in the field of the study of the crime of genocide, this book captures the nuance and the complex issues of the debate by providing book-length comprehensive examination of the position of contextual elements in light of the evolution of genocide as a concept and the literal legal definition of the crime of genocide, which expressly characterized the crime with only the existence of an individualistic intentto destroy a group.


With scholars of international criminal law, students, researchers, practitioners in the field, and international criminal tribunals in mind, the author tackles many of the issues raised on the position of contextual elements in both academic literature and judicial decisions.


Nasour Koursami is the Director of Applied Research and a Lecturer at the National School of Administration in Chad. He studied law at Cardiff and Bristol Universities and holds a Ph.D. in International Law from the University of Edinburgh.





Authors and Affiliations

  • Applied Research, National School of Administration, N’Djamena, Chad

    Nasour Koursami

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Hardcover Book USD 139.99
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