International Law in Brief

EU Court Rules that E.U.-U.S. Privacy Shield Agreement is Invalid

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

On July 16, 2020 the European Court of Justice released its judgment in

U.S. Announces Position on South China Sea Maritime Claims

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

ICJ Publishes Two Decisions in ICAO Council Jurisdiction Cases

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 14, 2020, the International Court of Justice published its judgment in the appeals relating to the jurisdiction of the

Complaint Filed in ICC Regarding Alleged Human Rights Abuses against Uyghur Population

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

On July 6, 2020, the East Turkistan National Awakening Movement (ETNAM) and the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) requested that the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal C

PCA Releases Award in Enrica Lexie Incident Case

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

Dept. of Defense Publishes Law of War Directive

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The U.S.

Security Council Adopts Resolution on Cessation of Hostilities during Pandemic

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 1, 2020, the U.N.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Addresses Global Systemic Racism and Policing

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

Venice Commission Publishes Opinion on Draft Russian Legislation Dealing with International Obligations

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On June 18, 2020, the Council of Europe's Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) published its

U.S. Sanctions ICC Employees over Afghanistan Case

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On June 11, 2020, the Trump administration announced a series of sanctions against employees of the International Criminal Court (ICC).