In this thoroughly revised and up-dated third edition of their Commentary, the editors and a number of eminent legal practitioners and scholars in the field of international criminal law give a detailed article-by-article analysis of the Statute adopted by the Assembly of States Parties in 2002, include a comprehensive analysis of the Crime of aggression (Articles 8bis, 15bis and 15ter)

Dr Otto Triffterer (+) was Professor Emeritus at the University of Salzburg,

Dr. Kai Ambos ist Chair of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Comparative Law and International Criminal Law at the University of Gottingen and Judge at the Provincial Court (Landgericht) of Lower Saxony in Gottingen.

More than 50 eminent authors from all-over the world have contributed to this commentary.

From reviews of the 2nd edition:

'Clearly written by experts in the field, skillfully edited, the commentary will prove indispensible to any serious scholar or practitioner of international criminal law.'

German Yearbook of International Law 2009

'...indispensable for both academic international law-yers and practitioners, whether at public service or in private practice.'

Alexander Orakhelashvili, European Journal of International Law, Vol 20, No 2, April 2009

'the 'Triffterer' is still the best commentary on the ICC available on the market at this time and will be useful for practitioners.'

Koninklijke Brill, International Criminal Law Review 9-2009

'The editor's well-crafted format facilitates ease of reference-designed with the busy reader in mind, given the Herculean nature of this incredibly comprehensive book...'

American Society of International Law Newsletter, Issue 39, May 09