International Courts and Tribunals

The European Court of Justice Kadi Decision and the Future of UN Counterterrorism Sanctions

Introduction

The UN Security Council’s use of “targeted sanctions” against suspected terrorists – an important counter-terrorism tool designed to immobilize assets and limit travel – has come under increasing challenge by regional and national courts.[1] The challenge is simple: the sanctioning of a person amounts to the imposition of a penalty, yet the normal due process afforded alleged criminals does not apply.

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Peter Fromuth
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Who can be detained in the "War on Terror"? The Emerging Answer

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18
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Faiza Patel
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ICTY Special Chamber Decision In the Case Against Florence Hartmann

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13
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Benjamin E. Brockman-Hawe
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The Goldstone Report

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David Kaye
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Abyei Arbitration – Final Award

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13
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15
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John R. Crook
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Wiwa v. Shell: The $15.5 Million Settlement

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14
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Ingrid Wuerth
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Eritrea-Ethiopia Claims Commission: Damage Awards

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13
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13
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Michael J. Matheson
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African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Force: What Next for Diego Garcia?

A little-noticed recent development in multilateral treaty law may have potentially explosive consequences for U.S.

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12
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Peter H. Sand
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Special Tribunal for Lebanon: The First Orders by the Pre-Trial Judge

I. Introduction

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11
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Antonios Tzanakopoulos
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The UNHCR’S Guidance Note on Refugee Claims Relating to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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10
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Nicole LaViolette
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