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| Author | Philippe Sands |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Viking Adult |
| Publication date | October 2005 |
| ISBN | 0-670-03452-5 |
Lawless World: America and the Making and Breaking of Global Rules (ISBN 0-670-03452-5) is a book by the British lawyer and author, Philippe Sands. It was first published by Viking Adult in October 2005.[citation needed]
Among other issues, the book discusses the creation of the International Criminal Court and the Kyoto Protocol.[citation needed] The book seeks to document how the United States is abandoning international law.[citation needed] One of the book’s most controversial revelations is the inclusion of Bush-Blair memo, which details private discussions between U.S. President George W. Bush and U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair about the Iraq War.[citation needed] This disclosure stirred intense debate in both Britain and the United States, as it shed light on the behind-the-scenes planning and raised questions about the legality of the war.[citation needed]
BBC World Service wrote "Downing Street has refused to comment on the authenticity of the source material for the book".
