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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Amicus Curiae in International Criminal Justice by Sarah Williams Hannah Woolaver Emma Palmer
Who can appear as an iamicus curiae/i and when can they do so? What functions do – and should – iamici/i perform? How do judges decide whether to accept iamicus /isubmissions? What impact might iamicus /iparticipation have on the efficiency fair trial rights judicial decision-making and the legitimacy of an institution? This book answers these questions with a focus on six international criminal tribunals particularly the International Criminal Court. The book also draws on comparative analysis from inter-state and human rights tribunals and key national jurisdictions. This book provides a comprehensive and fresh take on an important mechanism in international criminal justice.