Book Review: The Rights International Companion to Criminal Law & Procedure: An International Human Rights & Humanitarian Law Supplement

This Book Review provides a compact supplement to teaching criminal law and procedure by providing materials on the sources and application of international human rights and humanitarian law to criminal law. Part One reviews the sources and principles of international law. Part Two contains treaties and statutes setting forth the principles of state liability and individual culpability. Part Three provides excerpts from some of the major international criminal tribunals and some of the applicable treaty law. Part Four discusses criminal procedure. Part Five contains a discussion of principles of punishment for international crimes and the consideration of the death penalty in punishment. This Book is a valuable contribution to new and dynamic aspects of the interplay between international human rights and international criminal la

Investment by Nonresident Aliens in United States Real Estate

The author reviews the current increased activity in and attractiveness of investment in United States real estate by nonresident aliens. The article discusses the various favorable and unfavorable aspects of such investment with emphasis on American and foreign tax laws, as well as other restrictions. Questions are raised and pitfalls are anticipated with awareness as the goal rather than a definitive answer to every question. The author concludes by discussing treaties and how their use can work to the substantial benefit of the foreign investor