Resolving conflicts of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings: Interpreting ne bis in idem in conjunction with the principle of complementarity

The manner of establishing criminal jurisdiction by domestic courts of competentcriminal jurisdiction presents the most important aspect of the relation between statesand international tribunals. The analyses of the jurisprudence of international courtsand tribunals pertaining to the principle ne bis in idem has resulted in the conclusionthat this principle can be fully understood and applied in conjunction with the principleof complementarity.

Journal/Publisher: New Journal of European Criminal Law Volume 4, Issue 1-2

Publication type: Article

Number of pages/Page range: 59-81

Language/s (content): English

Date of publication: 02-01-13

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Full name Gerard COFFEY

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