Book contents
- Genocide in International Law
- Genocide in International Law
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1 Origins of the Legal Prohibition of Genocide
- 2 Drafting of the Genocide Convention
- 3 Subsequent Normative Developments
- 4 Groups Protected by the Convention
- 5 The Specific Intent to Commit Genocide
- 6 Punishable Acts of Genocide
- 7 Cultural Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing and Other Acts Not Punishable under the Convention
- 8 ‘Other Acts’ of Genocide
- 9 Defences to Genocide
- 10 The Duty to Punish Genocide
- 11 Prosecution of Genocide by International Criminal Tribunals
- 12 State Responsibility and the Role of the International Court of Justice
- 13 Prevention of Genocide
- 14 Activity of International Organizations
- 15 Treaty Law Questions and the Convention
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Index
7 - Cultural Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing and Other Acts Not Punishable under the Convention
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 March 2025
Book contents
- Genocide in International Law
- Genocide in International Law
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1 Origins of the Legal Prohibition of Genocide
- 2 Drafting of the Genocide Convention
- 3 Subsequent Normative Developments
- 4 Groups Protected by the Convention
- 5 The Specific Intent to Commit Genocide
- 6 Punishable Acts of Genocide
- 7 Cultural Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing and Other Acts Not Punishable under the Convention
- 8 ‘Other Acts’ of Genocide
- 9 Defences to Genocide
- 10 The Duty to Punish Genocide
- 11 Prosecution of Genocide by International Criminal Tribunals
- 12 State Responsibility and the Role of the International Court of Justice
- 13 Prevention of Genocide
- 14 Activity of International Organizations
- 15 Treaty Law Questions and the Convention
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
Acts of cultural genocide were deliberately excluded by the drafters of the Genocide Convention, although this was very controversial. The term ’cultural genocide’ is widely used and is not incorrect but it is not contemplated by the Genocide Convention. The line between cultural genocide and physical genocide is blurred in the case of ethnic cleansing, which does not necessarily involve the physical destruction of the group. The use of nuclear weapons may constitute an act of genocide.
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- Genocide in International LawThe Crime of Crimes, pp. 325 - 362Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025