International Courts and Tribunals

High School Curriculum

As the breadth of standardized examination requirements grows, international and human rights law is finding less and less room and nearly no mention in today’s high schools. To fill this gap, ASIL has created teaching modules modules designed for integration into existing history and civics curricula.

Tribunal Establishes Initial Procedures for Review of Mass Bondholder Claims against Argentina

Introduction

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17
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16
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Ronald J. Bettauer
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The Security Council and the Intervention Brigade: Some Legal Issues

Introduction

On March 28, 2013, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) authorized an Intervention Brigade (the Brigade) - its "first-ever 'offensive' combat force" - to undertake military operations against armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).[1] This Insight describes some of the legal issues that arise from the Brigade's mandate.

The Resolution

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17
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15
Author: 
Bruce 'Ossie' Oswald
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Genocide and War Crimes in National Courts: the Conviction of Rios Montt in Guatemala and its Aftermath

Introduction

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17
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14
Author: 
Naomi Roht-Arriaza
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The Indus Waters Kishenganga Arbitration (Pakistan v. India)

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17
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13
Author: 
Shashank Kumar
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The Law That Applies to Autonomous Weapon Systems

Introduction

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17
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4
Author: 
Jeffrey S. Thurnher
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The World Court Awards Sovereignty Over Several Islands in the Caribbean Sea to Colombia and Fixes a Single Maritime Boundary between Colombia and Nicaragua

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17
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3
Author: 
Pieter Bekker
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Venezuela's Denunciation of the American Convention on Human Rights

Introduction

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17
Issue: 
1
Author: 
Diego Germán Mejía-Lemos
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Copenhagen Process Principles and Guidelines on the Handling of Detainees in International Military Operations

Introduction

On October 19, 2012, the Copenhagen Process on the Handling of Detainees in International Military Operations (€œthe Process) welcomed the adoption of the Copenhagen Process Principles and Guidelines (€œPrinciples and Guidelines€).[1] This Insight provides a brief background to the Process and the Principles and Guidelines and explains the significance of this development.

Background

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16
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39
Author: 
Bruce “Ossie” Oswald and Thomas Winkler
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The Duty to Consult in the Inter-American System: Legal Standards after Sarayaku

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16
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35
Author: 
Lisl Brunner and Karla Quintana
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