This thorough commentary on the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia draws on legislative history, international and comparative law sources, and the Tribunal's Rules of Procedure and Evidence to analyze its workings, effectiveness, and significance in the development of international ciminal law. In addition to its penetrating commentary, the book provides an overview of the conflict of the former Yugoslavia, an article-by-article analysis of the Statute, and annotated texts of the Rules of Procedure, the Rules on Detention, and the Directives for the Assignment of Defence Counsel.