This study explores the tension between traditional and progressive approaches to the immunity of heads of state and other state officials in the context of violations of basic values relating to human rights and international humanitarian law. The book draws on many types of cases at all levels of national and international courts and treaties. After a section on general assessments, Part 2 examines contemporary customary international law relating to immunity of heads of state and state officials in the context of crimes pursuant to international law. Part 3 delves into the relationship between principles relating to crimes pursuant to international law and immunity of heads of state and state officials. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)