International Law in Brief

African Court of Human and People’s Rights Rules Tanzania Violated Citizen’s Rights Concerning Nationality (March 22, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On March 22, 2018, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)

European Court of Justice Rules Ne Bis in Idem Principle May be Restricted (March 20, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On March 20, 2018, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that that the ne bis in idem principle, an individual’s right not be prosecuted or punished twice f

Indian Supreme Court Bars Foreign Attorneys from Practicing (March 13, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On March 13, 2018, the Supreme Court of India ruled in Bar Counc

U.K. Supreme Court Rules Leaked Cable Should Have Been Admitted into Evidence (February 8, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On February 8, 2018, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled in R (on the application of Bancoult No 3) v.

European Court of Justice Rules Poland Violated EU Law by Logging Forest (April 17, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On April 17, 2018, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice for the European Union

European Court of Justice Rules Minors Retain Right of Family Reunification for Period After Reaching Age of Majority (April 12, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On April 12, 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union

European Court of Justice Rules Torture Victims May Be Eligible for Subsidiary Protection (April 24, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On April 24, 2018, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union ru

UN Human Rights Committee Says Maldives Violated Ex-President’s Rights (April 4, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On April 4, 2018, the UN Human Rights Committee, the body that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), released a

U.S. Federal Judge Sentences Liberian Warlord to Thirty Years for Immigration Fraud and Perjury (April 19, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On April 19, 2018, U.S. District Judge Paul S.

U.S. Supreme Court Bars Suits Against Foreign Corporations under Alien Tort Statute (April 24, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On April 24, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Jesner v.