Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Did the Islamic State commit genocide against Christians in Iraq?

This book investigates the legal nature and criminal responsibility of ISIL/DAESH’s crimes against civilians in Iraq, especially Christians. The author examines whether these crimes constitute genocide or persecution as crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute, based on the actus reus and mens rea of the perpetrators. The book draws on hundreds of cases from international criminal tribunals and offers a significant and original contribution to the study of genocide and crimes against humanity.