International and Comparative Criminal Justice

International and Comparative Criminal Justice by Mark Findlay delves into the dynamic landscape of international criminal justice which is currently in a phase of transition. This book examines the increasing internationalisation of criminal justice as an aspect of global governance.

It offers students a critical understanding of international institutions that regulate transnational crime, explores alternative justice processes worldwide, and addresses international and supra-national co-operation in criminal justice policies and practices.

Key topics covered include:

• The historical development of international criminal justice institutions and traditions
• International Restorative Justice
• Victim communities and collaborative justice
• The relationship between crime and war
• International Human Rights
• The ‘War on Terror’
• The globalisation of crime and control
• Developments in global governance, communitarian justice, and accountability

This text familiarises students with the literature and debates surrounding international criminal justice, encouraging them to critically engage with theoretical and policy contexts. It challenges students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches in the study of global justice, as well as in the analysis of comparative policy convergence and research.

Furthermore, it aids students in reflecting on and communicating theoretical accounts and empirical studies within the field of international criminal justice in a well-informed and critical manner.

This book is essential reading for upper-level undergraduates taking courses in criminal law, international relations, and governance. It is also invaluable for postgraduates engaged in international criminal justice, international law, regulation and governance, and human rights.