International Law in Brief

IACtHR Encourages States to Respect Rule of Law and International Obligations in COVID Responses

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

Just Published: Exec Summary on Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On April 15, 2020, the

ICSID Rejects Respondents’ Preliminary Objections in DR-CAFTA Case

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

Hong Kong Ct. App. Rules on Constitutionality of Emergency Regulations

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

IACtHR Rules Against Peru in Case of Violence Against LGBTI Citizen

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

On April 6, 2020, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued its judgment in Azul Rojas Marín et

CCJ: Appellants Cannot Bypass the Court of Appeals

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

On April 7, 2020, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled in Knox v.

Council of Europe Publishes Human Rights Guidelines on Algorithms and Automation

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On April 8, 2020, the Council of Europe published a set of human rights guidelines on alg

OAS Publishes Guide on Safeguarding Rights of Vulnerable Groups in Context of COVID-19 Response

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On April 7, 2020, the Organization of American States published a "Practical Guide to Inclusive Rights-Focused Respo

ECtHR Rules in Favor of Victims’ Relatives in Lethal Force Case

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

D.C. District Court Releases Decision on Guantanamo Detainee’s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

On January 24, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of President Trump and the U.S.