This work investigates the legal framework and normative justifications for holding states and individuals accountable for complicity in the wrongful acts of others under international law. Miles Jackson, a scholar in international legal theory, examines the doctrinal inconsistencies and conceptual challenges inherent in secondary liability. He utilizes a rigorous analytical approach to synthesize existing treaty law, judicial precedents, and state practice to propose a more coherent structure for determining responsibility in complex, multi-actor scenarios.

Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this text for its precise dissection of the secondary liability doctrine. It is widely regarded as a foundational resource for those navigating the complexities of international legal accountability.