Strengthening International Courts
Title | Strengthening International Courts PDF eBook |
Author | Leslie Johns |
Publisher | University of Michigan Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015-01-22 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780472072606 |
As all manner of commerce becomes increasingly global, states must establish laws to protect property rights, human rights, and national security. In many cases, states delegate authority to resolve disputes regarding these laws to an independent court, whose power depends upon its ability to enforce its rulings. Examining detailed case studies of the International Court of Justice and the transition from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade to the World Trade Organization, Leslie Johns finds that a court’s design has nuanced and mixed effects on international cooperation. A strong court is ideal when laws are precise and the court is nested within a political structure like the European Union. Strong courts encourage litigation but make states more likely to comply with agreements when compliance is easy and withdraw from agreements when it is difficult. A weak court is optimal when law is imprecise and states can easily exit agreements with minimal political or economic repercussions. Johns concludes the book with recommendations for promoting cooperation by creating more precise international laws and increasing both delegation and obligation to international courts.
Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century
Title | Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century PDF eBook |
Author | Augusto Lopez-Claros |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 561 |
Release | 2020-01-23 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1108476961 |
Identifies the major weaknesses in the current United Nations system and proposes fundamental reforms to address each. This title is also available as Open Access.
Strengthening International Courts
Title | Strengthening International Courts PDF eBook |
Author | Leslie Johns |
Publisher | University of Michigan Press |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2015-01-22 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 0472052608 |
An investigation of the ways in which the strength of international courts affects dispute settlement, compliance, and the stability of the international economic and political system
The Performance of International Courts and Tribunals
Title | The Performance of International Courts and Tribunals PDF eBook |
Author | Theresa Squatrito |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 471 |
Release | 2018-04-05 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1108425690 |
Explores the contributions of international courts and tribunals in terms of performance by offering a comparative analysis of international courts.
Cooperation and the International Criminal Court
Title | Cooperation and the International Criminal Court PDF eBook |
Author | Olympia Bekou |
Publisher | BRILL |
Pages | 447 |
Release | 2016-04-26 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 9004304479 |
The ability of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to function effectively is heavily dependent on cooperation because it does not possess its own enforcement mechanism. In Cooperation and the International Criminal Court: Perspectives from Theory and Practice, edited by Olympia Bekou and Daley J. Birkett, scholars and practitioners in international criminal law provide a detailed analysis of the ICC cooperation regime. Chapters focus on the law and practice of State cooperation, the role of civil society and regional organisations, asset recovery for the purpose of reparations, policy issues and how technology-driven tools can strengthen the ICC cooperation regime in practice. This collection provides a unique insight into the current status of cooperation as well as future challenges for the ICC.
The International Court of Justice and the Effectiveness of International Law
Title | The International Court of Justice and the Effectiveness of International Law PDF eBook |
Author | Philippe Couvreur |
Publisher | Martinus Nijhoff Publishers |
Pages | 277 |
Release | 2016-11-28 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 9004328866 |
The International Court of Justice and the Effectiveness of International Law, by Philippe Couvreur, Registrar of the ICJ since 2000, offers an account of the history and main achievements of the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the only court with universal and general jurisdiction. This book discusses the hopes and aims of creating a permanent, international tribunal for settling disputes between States, and the ICJ’s role in ensuring the effectiveness of the rule of law at the international level. Taking into account the characteristics of the international legal order, this work provides a description of the main achievements brought about in this respect by the creation of the ICJ; the basis and scope of its function as a judicial institution; its relationship with other means of settling disputes and its integration in the United Nations; and finally its substantial contribution in two areas of great significance for the promotion and strengthening of peaceful relations between States, namely the settlement of land and maritime disputes and the implementation of the law of State responsibility.
Contested Justice
Title | Contested Justice PDF eBook |
Author | Christian De Vos |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 525 |
Release | 2015-12-18 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1316483266 |
The International Criminal Court emerged in the early twenty-first century as an ambitious and permanent institution with a mandate to address mass atrocity crimes such as genocide and crimes against humanity. Although designed to exercise jurisdiction only in instances where states do not pursue these crimes themselves (and are unwilling or unable to do so), the Court's interventions, particularly in African states, have raised questions about the social value of its work and its political dimensions and effects. Bringing together scholars and practitioners who specialise on the ICC, this collection offers a diverse account of its interventions: from investigations to trials and from the Court's Hague-based centre to the networks of actors who sustain its activities. Exploring connections with transitional justice and international relations, and drawing upon critical insights from the interpretive social sciences, it offers a novel perspective on the ICC's work. This title is also available as Open Access.