Judicial Decisions in the Pre-Trial Phase of Criminal Proceedings in France, Germany, and England : A Comparative Analysis Responding to the Law of the International Criminal Court

International criminal procedure has become significant, given the numerous events on the world stage which have focused attention on the trials for heinous crimes. This highly original work provides a thought-provoking and valuable resource for researchers and academics. Author Pierre Hauck draws on a comparative analysis of judicial decisions in the pre-trial phase of criminal proceedings in France, Germany, and England, and mirrors the output to the supranational level. Hauck's study illustrates the characteristics of the pre-trial procedural order at the International Criminal Court, including the strengths and weaknesses from an international viewpoint.