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US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Disability Treaty (July 22, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On July 22, 2014, in a vote of twelve to six, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the UN Conv

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International Law in Brief

UNHCHR Releases Report on Privacy in the Digital Age (July 18, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On July 18, 2014, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights released a

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International Law in Brief

European Court of Human Rights Rules on Use of Metal Cages During Court Hearings in Russia (July 17, 2014)

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Caitlin Behles

On July 17, 2014, The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights held in Svinarenko and Slyadnev v.

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International Law in Brief

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules on Detention of Third-Country Nationals (July 17, 2014)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On July 17, 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the Court) issued a

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International Law in Brief

European Court of Human Rights Rules on Change of Marital Status for Transsexuals (July 16, 2014)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On July 16, 2014, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (the Court) ruled in Hämäläinen

Improving Inter-State Cooperation for the National Prosecution of International Crimes: Towards a New Treaty?

We live in a time where war crimes and crimes against humanity still occur on a regular basis. Along with genocide, these are the crimes the world has too often vowed to never again accept. In this context, an important recent initiative to strengthen the international legal framework needed for states to prosecute the perpetrators of such crimes in their national courts has gone relatively unnoticed.

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Topic 1
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18
Issue: 
15
Author: 
Ward Ferdinandusse
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Conflict Prevention and Mitigation / Post Conflict Reconstruction
Global
Human Rights
International Courts and Tribunals
International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement
International Law in Domestic Courts
International Organizations
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International Law in Brief

India Becomes First to Ratify Marrakesh Treaty for the Visually Impaired (June 30,2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On June 30, 2014, India became the first to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published works for Persons Who are

The Pinochet Arrest and Possible Extradition to Spain

On the basis of an arrest warrant issued by a judge in Spain, British authorities are holding General Augusto Pinochet, the former head of state of Chile, on Spanish charges of crimes against humanity, including genocide and terrorism, that are alleged to have occurred during Pinochet's rule in Chile. It is anticipated that a request to extradite him to Spain will be forthcoming. 
 
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Topic 1
Volume: 
3
Issue: 
12
Author: 
Frederic L. Kirgis
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Human Rights
International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement
Latin America and the Caribbean
Terrorism
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law

The Kosovo Situation and NATO Military Action

When the Yugoslav government refused to sign the American-drafted peace accord for Kosovo, and after repeated warnings to Yugoslavia, NATO forces have begun an aerial bombing campaign against Yugoslav military targets. The question arises whether international law permits the use of armed force against Yugoslavia under these circumstances. 
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Topic 1
Volume: 
4
Issue: 
1
Author: 
Frederic L. Kirgis
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Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Foreign Policy and International Law
Human Rights
International Organizations
North America
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law