Author: Avidan Kent
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 042987216X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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The end of World War II marked the beginning of a new golden era in international law. Treaties and international organisations proliferated at an unprecedented rate, and many courts and tribunals were established with a view to ensuring the smooth operation of this new universe of international relations. The network of courts and tribunals that exists today is an important feature of our global society. It serves as an alternative to other, sometimes more violent, forms of dispute settlement. The process of international adjudication is constantly evolving, sometimes in unexpected ways. Through contributions from world-renowned experts and emerging voices, this book considers the future of international courts from a diverse range of perspectives. It examines some of the regional, institutional and procedural challenges that international courts face: the rising influence of powerful states, the turn to populism, the interplay between courts, the involvement of non-state actors and third parties in international proceedings, and more. The book offers a timely discussion of these challenges, with the future of several international courts hanging in the balance and the legitimacy of international adjudication being called constantly into question. It should also serve as a reminder of the importance of international courts for the functioning of a rules-based international order. ‘The Future of International Courts’ is essential reading for academics, practitioners and students who are interested in international law, including those who are interested in the role international courts play in international relations.
Author: Muller
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004640878
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 467
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This is the third volume in the series by the Leiden Journal of International Law dealing with the Decade of International Law and International Dispute Settlement. In this book, the 50th anniversary of the International Court of Justice is commemorated. Its past and future role is examined from various angles which have been defined as roles played by the Court. First and foremost, its role as a mechanism for the settlement of disputes is examined. The analysis goes beyond the traditional frontiers of disputes between states and also explores the possibilities of granting international organizations and individuals access to the Court. The second role that is looked into is its supervisory role, or, in other words, its possible role as supreme court in international law. Thirdly, the Court in its advisory function is examined. The last role that is focused upon is the Court in its role as developer of rules of international law. The book ends with a conclusion from both a legal and a political perspective.
Author: Leo Gross
Publisher: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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Author: Stavros Brekoulakis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316519252
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 591
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The book presents international commercial courts from a comparative perspective and highlights their role in transnational adjudication.
Author: Theresa Squatrito
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108425690
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 471
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Explores the contributions of international courts and tribunals in terms of performance by offering a comparative analysis of international courts.
Author: Tim Stephens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521881226
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 459
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Book Description
A comprehensive examination of international environmental litigation which addresses the major environmental challenges of the twenty-first century.
Author: James Thuo Gathii
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198868472
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 385
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This book argues that we must look beyond the traditional criteria of compliance and effectiveness to judge the performance of Africa's international courts. It demonstrates how these courts are important venues for activists and opposition parties to wage political, social, environmental, and legal struggles on the international stage.
Author: Nienke Grossman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108540228
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 397
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One of the most noted developments in international law over the past twenty years is the proliferation of international courts and tribunals. They decide who has the right to exploit natural resources, define the scope of human rights, delimit international boundaries and determine when the use of force is prohibited. As the number and influence of international courts grow, so too do challenges to their legitimacy. This volume provides new interdisciplinary insights into international courts' legitimacy: what drives and undermines the legitimacy of these bodies? How do drivers change depending on the court concerned? What is the link between legitimacy, democracy, effectiveness and justice? Top international experts analyse legitimacy for specific international courts, as well as the links between legitimacy and cross-cutting themes. Failure to understand and respond to legitimacy concerns can endanger both the courts and the law they interpret and apply.
Author: Daniel Peat
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108415474
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 293
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This book examines an unexplored method of interpretation: the use of domestic law in the interpretation of international law.
Author: Oliver James Lissitzyn
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
ISBN: 1584777028
Category : International courts
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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A successor to the League of Nation's Permanent Court of International Justice, the International Court of Justice was established in 1946 by the United Nations. Written during its early years, this incisive study outlines how the court functioned as an "instrument for the maintenance of international peace and security" and how it may function in the future. Though skeptical that the court would be a powerful institution, Lissitzyn believed its rulings would have a modest but notable effect on the development of international law. Long out of print, this essay was originally published in the Carnegie series United Nations Studies.
