Piracy and the Origins of Universal Jurisdiction
| Author | : Mark Chadwick |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2019-01-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004390461 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004390464 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (464 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Piracy and the Origins of Universal Jurisdiction by : Mark Chadwick
Download or read book Piracy and the Origins of Universal Jurisdiction written by Mark Chadwick and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Piracy and the Origins of Universal Jurisdiction, Mark Chadwick relates a colourful account of how and why piracy on the high seas came to be considered an international crime subject to the principle of universal jurisdiction, prosecutable by any State in any circumstances.