State Behavior and the International Criminal Court

Name: State Behavior and the International Criminal Court
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

State Behavior and the International Criminal CourtBetween Cooperation and Resistance\nAuthor(s): Franziska Boehme\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032019192, 978-1032019192\nSynopsis\nThis book analyzes patterns and causes of state cooperation with the International Criminal Court.\n\nThe work focuses on several African cases, including those against leading state officials, to dive into current debates about compliance with international law and resistance to international courts. The book, which draws on interview data collected in The Hague, Kenya, and South Africa, reveals the diversity of state behaviors ranging from full compliance and diplomatic support to partial compliance to resistance and exit. This redirects the widespread narrative about African resistance against the ICC to include evidence of continued Court support. It is argued that the degree of cooperation the Court receives is affected by a g.