Building on the success of previous editions (Cryer et al.), this popular textbook is now expanded and updated in a 5th edition featuring two new co-authors, Elies van Sliedregt and Valerie Oosterveld. A market leader and one of the most globally trusted textbooks on international criminal law, it is known for its accessible and engaging tone and for an even-handed approach that is both critical and constructive. Comprehensively updated and rewritten, this new edition introduces readers to th...

Written for students working in a range of disciplines, this textbook provides an accessible, balanced, and nuanced introduction to public international law. It emphasises basic concepts while acknowledging the complexities of the field and provides numerous, clear examples of how the law applies in practice.