Judge Theodor Meron addresses the key questions facing the international criminal justice system, drawing on two decades of experience as an international judge and a distinguished academic career. He provides insights into judicial independence and the principle of fairness in trying cases before international criminal courts and tribunals. The insights offered by his first-hand tale are, unsurprisingly, unique. As such, the book is recommended to both specialists in international criminal law, who might like to see the field through the eyes of one of its towering figures, and non-specialists who would like to learn more about international criminal justice from an insider's perspective