Public Health Crisis Management and Criminal Liability of Governments: A Comparative Study of the COVID-19 Pandemic

This book explores criminal liability for public health crisis management during the COVID-19 pandemic, considering national and international criminal law, with case studies from various countries. It examines government responses and the impact on infections and casualties, highlighting the need for accountability for failure to act promptly and in accordance with expert advice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book delves into the potential avenues of criminal liability for public health crisis management in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on causing death and bodily harm under national and international criminal law. The national case studies presented herein are geographically representative and follow a common research grid, providing a comprehensive analysis of the legal and constitutional frameworks governing government and corporate conduct during this unprecedented crisis.

Each national case study is preceded by an overview of the pandemic's detection and subsequent spread within the respective country, shedding light on the challenges and responses faced by governments and corporations. The relevant legal and constitutional frameworks that governed the government and corporate actions during the pandemic are discussed in detail, highlighting the legal responsibilities and obligations of both entities.

Furthermore, the book explores various forms of criminal liability that may arise in the context of public health crisis management, including negligence, manslaughter, and genocide. It examines the responsibilities of individual members of government, including specific public authorities, in ensuring that they act to the best of their abilities, as timely as possible, and in accordance with expert advice.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for effective and accountable public health crisis management. This book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, legal professionals, and scholars interested in understanding the legal implications of public health emergencies and exploring potential avenues for criminal liability in such situations.

Weight: 806g
Dimension: 177 x 252 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509946310