This book examines in depth the degree of compatibility and incompatibility between the general principles and jurisdiction of Islamic law and international criminal law (the Rome Statute). It discusses the controversy related to the non-ratification of the Rome Statute by some Islamic and Arab countries. The author analyses arguments that maintain that Islamic law cannot be compatible with international criminal law, and makes it clear that there are no fundamental differences between the principles of Islamic law and the principles of international criminal law. The book considers Saudi Arabia as a case for reference.
Majed Handi Alsolami, Ph.D. (2020), University of Leeds, UK, is Assistant Professor of International Law and Member of the Advisory Board at Arab East Colleges, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Acknowledgements Main Sources Cases
Part 1: Preamble
1 Background
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Main Book Questions
â3âThe Themes, Objectives, and Limitations of the Study
â4âThe Significance and Originality of the Study
â5âMethodology
â6âThe Structure of the Study
2 A Brief Historical Overview of the Development of International Criminal Law
â1âIntroduction
â2âAn Overview of the Development of International Criminal Law
â3âThe Contentious Academic Arguments Surrounding the Court
â4âIssues Raised by Some Arab/Islamic States about the Ratification of the Rome Statute
â5âThe Importance of the ICC
â6âThe Saudi Position with Regard to the ICC
â7âSummary
Part 2: An Insight into the Sources/Principles of International Criminal Law and Islamic Criminal Law
3 Sources of the Rome Statute and Islamic Law: Commonalities and Differences
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Sources of the Rome Statute
â3âThe Sources of Islamic Law
â4âMechanisms of Interpretation: Commonalities and Differences
â5âThe Nature of Islamic Criminal Law
â6âConclusion
4 A Macroscopic View of the Compatibilities and Incompatibilities between the Principles of Islamic Criminal Law and the Principles of the Rome Statute
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Principles of ââ¬ËNo Crime without Lawââ¬â¢ and ââ¬ËNo Punishment without Lawââ¬â¢
â3âThe Principle of Non-retroactivity
â4âA Person Shall Not Be Tried Twice for the Same Criminal Conduct (ne bis in idem)
â5âThe Presumption of Innocence
â6âThe Principle of Equality before the Law
â7âThe Criminal Responsibility of Individuals
â8âConclusion
Part 3: Comparative Approach
5 War Crimes
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Protection of Civilians
â3âThe Protection of Prisoners of War
â4âThe Destruction of Property
â5âThe Protection of Humanitarian Assistance
â6âUsing Prohibited Weapons
â7âHuman Shields
â8âThe Declaration of ââ¬ËNo Quarterââ¬â¢ in War
â9âProtection of the Environment
â10âConclusion
6 Crimes against Humanity
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Conditions for Crimes against Humanity as Stipulated in the Rome Statute
â3âInhumane Acts that Fall within the Jurisdiction of the Rome Statute and Islamic International Law
â4âConclusion
7 The Crime of Genocide
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Element of Intent (Mens Rea)
â3âThe Material Elements of Genocide (Actus Rea) and Categories of Genocide
â4âConclusion
Part 4: Saudi Domestic Issues and the Reconciliatory Approach
8 The Quest for Compatibility between Saudi Domestic Laws and the Rome Statute
â1âIntroduction
â2âAn Overview of the Legal System of Saudi Arabia
â3âSaudi Domestic Provisions and the Rome Statute
â4âInconsistencies with the Rome Statute
â5âConclusion
9 Conclusion
â1âThe Commonalities between the Other Tiers of Sources of Both Legal Systems
â2âCompatibility between General Principles of Law of Both Legal Systems
â3âCompatibility between the Jurisdiction of the Rome Statute and Islamic International Law
â4âHow Can Saudi Domestic Law Be Reconciled with the Rome Statute?
â5âRecommendations
Glossary Bibliography
The book is intended for: 1- Scholars who are interested in International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law; 2- Researchers, whether or not independent, or those doing postgraduate studies; 3- Centres of international comparative law across the world; 4- Researchers who work at the International Criminal Court; 5- Researchers who work at the International Committee of the Red Cross, and at the Arab Committee of the Red Crescent; 6- Students in university Law Schools.