International criminal law and the current development of public international law

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International Criminal Law is a rapidly evolving area of international law. Against this backdrop, the Walther Schücking Institute at Kiel University held a symposium to explore the influence of international criminal law on general public international law and whether it has developed into a distinct field with its own methodologies. This volume compiles the presentations and discussions from the conference. Notable speakers include Hans-Peter Kaul, a judge at the International Criminal Court, who discusses the challenges facing the newly established Court. Wolff Heintschel v. Heinegg questions the validity of traditional methods for developing customary international law in light of the evolving jurisprudence of ad hoc Tribunals and the implications for State practice. Jan Klabbers from the University of Helsinki examines the role of third States, especially those not party to the ICC Statute, highlighting tensions between traditional pacta tertiis rules and modern interpretations of international law. Christine Chinkin from the London School of Economics explores how feminist perspectives have influenced international criminal law and whether this reflects a broader movement. Finally, Leila Sadat from Washington University addresses the complex relationship between international criminal prosecutions and alternative forms of redress, such as amnesties, considering constraints from international law principles like jus cogen