International Law in Brief

Two Cases in Polish Judicial Independence Saga Ruled Inadmissible by EU Court

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On March 26, 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) issued a judgment of inadmissibility in

Caribbean Court of Justice Issues First Advisory Opinion on Freedom of Movement

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Caribbean Court of Justice issued its first advisory opinion in response to a request for interpretation of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, which established the Caribbean Community.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights Finds against Ecuador in Pre-Trial Detention Case

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

Russian Constitutional Court Approves Changes to Presidential Term Limitations under the Constitution

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Russian Constitutional Court has approved amendments to the Russian Constitution that will allow President Vladimir Putin to ser

2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Released

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The U.S.

Special Tribunal for Lebanon Publishes Annual Report

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On March 11, 2020, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon presented its eleventh

ICC Appeals Chamber Rules Gaddafi Case Admissible

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On March 9, 2020, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously dismissed

I.C.C. Authorizes Investigation into Afghanistan

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On March 5, 2020, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously authorized the Prosec

U.N. Security Council Ombudsperson Publishes 18th Report on De-listing

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

A report on requests for de-listing from the U.N.

Canadian Supreme Court Permits Suit in Customary Int'l Law Case

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 28, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada published its decision on jurisdiction in