International and Transnational Criminal Law by Robert J. Currie offers an overview of those branches of international law commonly referred to as "international criminal law" (ICL) and "transnational criminal law" (TCL). It surveys the history and major developments behind a major legal and philosophical force of the twentieth century: that individuals can be liable for horrendous crimes that are committed, not just against the criminal laws of a single state, but against international law and thus the entire world community.

In his treatment of ICL, Professor Currie examines the major international crimes—genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression—against the backdrop of international courts set up to deal with these crimes, such as the Nuremberg and Tokyo Tribunals, the UN ad hoc tribunals, and the International Criminal Court. The discussion of TCL focuses on conduct that is considered to be criminal by the domestic law of states, but which has aspects affecting more than one state. The book reviews the major international law regimes designed to deal with transnational crime in such areas as narcotics, terrorism, transnational organized crime, and cybercrime.

As part of the "Essentials of Canadian Law" series, the book also contains a stand-alone chapter on the prosecution of international crimes before Canadian courts.

Robert J. Currie is a professor at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, where he teaches international and transnational criminal law, public international law, international advocacy, evidence, criminal law, civil procedure, and law and technology. He studied at both St Francis Xavier University and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, and has degrees in law from Dalhousie and the University of Edinburgh. A member of the Nova Scotia Bar since 2000, Professor Currie has practiced both civil litigation and criminal law, and has appeared before all levels of court in Nova Scotia, as well as before the Federal Court.Professor Currie has authored, co-authored, or co-edited numerous books, articles, and comments in the area of international and transnational criminal law, and his work has been cited by Canadian courts. The first edition of this book, published in 2010, was short-listed for the Walter Owen Book Prize for Outstanding Canadian Legal Literature and has been cited by the Supreme Court of Canada and other Canadian courts. He acts as a consultant for both government and private clients and is often called upon to provide CLE and judicial education for the practising bar. He is a former president of the Law Reform Commission of Nova Scotia, a member of the executive committee of the Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL), and on the board of directors of the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law (ISRCL). In 2008, Professor Currie was honoured with the Dalhousie Law Students’ Society and Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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