International Law in Brief

European Court of Human Rights Rules that Upholding Defamation Claim against MP Violated Her Freedom of Expression (February 2, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On February 2, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights

European Court of Human Rights Rules Self-Regulatory Body and Internet News Portal Not Liable for Online Reader Comments (February 2, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On February 2, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that a self-regu

Inter-American Court of Human Rights Issues Decision on Rights to Collective Property and Environmental Protection in Suriname (January 28, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 28, 2016, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (Court) published its decision (only av

Libya’s Internationally-Recognized Parliament Votes to Reject the UN-Backed Unity Government (January 25, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 25, 2016, the internationally-recognized parliament of Libya voted to reject the unity government proposed by the UN to resolve the political and armed conflict in the country.

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Establishing Political Mission in Colombia (January 25, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 25, 2016, the UN Security Council (Council) adopted a resolution establishing a politica

World Health Organization Declares Zika Virus International Public Health Emergency (February 1, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Zika virus and the recent surge of neurological disorders and birth defects thought to be caused by it constitute an inte

U.K. Announces Sanctions on Those Deemed Responsible for Litvinenko Murder (January 21, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 21, 2016, the U.K. announced sanctions against two men thought to be the killers of Alexander Litvinenko, a former KGB officer and critic of the Russian government.

European Court of Human Rights Rules Greek Authorities’ Treatment of Criminal Complaint by Human Trafficking Victim was Incompatible with Convention (January 21, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 21, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights (Court)

European Court of Human Rights Decides Defamation Claims Interferred with Right to Freedom of Expression (January 21, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 21, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights (Court) ruled (judgmen

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules Leniency Programs of the EU and Member States Coexist Autonomously (January 20, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 20, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union (Court)