Talk:Public International Law/International Criminal Law/International Crimes

Review: 13 June 2023
Dear Tax,

Thank you for the chapter! I agree with the previous comments and added some small additional points in the text. Overall my impression is that the chapter presupposes many things that were not introduced before, neither here nor in Annalisa's chapter, such as what the Rome Statute is. Please keep in mind that some students might not have any prior knowledge and should be guided a little better though ICL. This includes introducing basic concepts first or at least linking to other chapters (Rome Statute, ICTY, Tokyo Charter, to just name a few examples).

Best, Raffaela --Raffaela Kunz (discuss • contribs) 13:53, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

Review: May 26, 2023
Your chapter offers an extensive overview of the various crimes encompassed within the field of ICL. I appreciate the detailed exploration of the different international crimes. Your chapter effectively highlights the key elements and characteristics of each crime, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of their nature and significance within the realm of international law.

I believe that the chapter would benefit from an introductory section that outlines the general framework and examination steps necessary to establish the commission of an international crime. This introductory part would serve as a guiding tool for students, enabling them to navigate the subsequent discussions with clarity. Without such a foundation, certain sections may appear confusing or less accessible to those who are not well-versed in the subject matter.

I found the presentation of individual crimes to be somewhat disorganized. To enhance readability and facilitate comprehension, I suggest restructuring the chapter by adhering to a more systematic approach based on the general structure of international crimes. This could be achieved by using clear subheadings and structuring the content in a logical and sequential manner.

Some parts of the chapter are still missing. It would be great if you could finish the chapter by the end of May at the latest. The sooner you finish, the better we can review your chapter and the more time you have to use our comments to improve the chapter. Be prepared to edit your chapter at very short notice if you hand it in late.

You will also find some comments in your chapter in which I elaborate on something more specific. To view these comments, open your chapter page and click "Edit" in the top-right menu bar.

Some minor things:


 * Note that the following parts are still missing: required knowledge, summary, further readings
 * There are some issues with the formatting of the footnotes, which are not always consistent with the OSCOLA citation style. To ensure the chapter is fully compliant with OSCOLA, you should review the formatting of the footnotes and make the necessary corrections.
 * You could add some links to other chapters of the textbook.
 * Note that I have made some linguistic improvements to the text

Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 14:05, 26 May 2023 (UTC)


 * Thank you very much Max. I tried to address all your comments. I individually replied to most of them by leaving my own comments under yours. I trust you will find the structure much better.
 * I must still edit the footnotes with OSCOLA before uploading. Later today, I should be able to write a few lines about other international crimes, and add the summary and further readings. Taxiarchis Fiskatoris (discuss • contribs) 01:44, 1 June 2023 (UTC)