Contemplations on the Death Penalty Abolition under the International Criminal Court’s Justice System
By: Billy Esratian
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Language: English
Page range: 1 - 18
Submitted on: Oct 18, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 13, 2026
Published on: Apr 30, 2026
Published by: Hochiminh City University of Law
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