This document provides an overview of resources for researching public international law at the library. It discusses books, journal articles, key concepts, research guides, key documents, researching treaties, travaux préparatoires, and case law. No single source is comprehensive, so multiple sources must be searched, including databases, guides, encyclopedias, and collections of primary documents and case law from international courts and tribunals. The library offers access to materials, while online sources provide additional global coverage of treaties, preparatory works, and decisions.
The Private International Law Dimension of the UN Principles on Business and ...Veerle Van Den Eeckhout
Powerpoint-presentation
at Lausanne, 10 October 2014
Conference "The Implementation of the UN Principles on Business and Human Rights in Private International Law"
( see http://www.isdc.ch/d2wfiles/document/4713/4018/0/Human%20Rights%20in%20PIL-%2010-10-2014.pdf at http://www.isdc.ch )
Abstract:
In the reports on Business and Human Rights by John Ruggie, "access to remedies cq access to justice" appears to be a key element.
Rules of Private International Law can be seen as key factors in achieving access to remedies cq access to justice: PIL rules act like hinges that allow doors - granting access to a specific court and to a specific legal norm - to be opened or to be kept closed; thus, as PIL deals with issues of international jurisdiction and applicable law, PIL rules are of paramount importance in determining access to a specific court and access to a specific legal norm.
In his Guiding Principles, Ruggie addresses the responsibility of States for issuing suitable legislation and ‘access to remedies’; it may be well argued that PIL legislation (rules on jurisdiction and applicable law) and the interpretation of this legislation should also be examined in this context.
In the presentation the focus will be on the hypothesis that plaintiffs want to bring an action before a EU Member State court. When focusing on this hypothesis, one can observe that at least some PIL-aspects are covered by rules of PIL of European origin (the regulation of some other aspects is still left to the EU- Member States themselves). To what extent do these rules allow or deny access to remedies cq access to justice?
In the presentation, some rules and issues of (mainly) European PIL - both jurisdiction and applicable law - that deserve attention from this perspective will be highlighted in an introductory way.
The Private International Law Dimension of the UN Principles on Business and ...Veerle Van Den Eeckhout
Powerpoint-presentation
at Lausanne, 10 October 2014
Conference "The Implementation of the UN Principles on Business and Human Rights in Private International Law"
( see http://www.isdc.ch/d2wfiles/document/4713/4018/0/Human%20Rights%20in%20PIL-%2010-10-2014.pdf at http://www.isdc.ch )
Abstract:
In the reports on Business and Human Rights by John Ruggie, "access to remedies cq access to justice" appears to be a key element.
Rules of Private International Law can be seen as key factors in achieving access to remedies cq access to justice: PIL rules act like hinges that allow doors - granting access to a specific court and to a specific legal norm - to be opened or to be kept closed; thus, as PIL deals with issues of international jurisdiction and applicable law, PIL rules are of paramount importance in determining access to a specific court and access to a specific legal norm.
In his Guiding Principles, Ruggie addresses the responsibility of States for issuing suitable legislation and ‘access to remedies’; it may be well argued that PIL legislation (rules on jurisdiction and applicable law) and the interpretation of this legislation should also be examined in this context.
In the presentation the focus will be on the hypothesis that plaintiffs want to bring an action before a EU Member State court. When focusing on this hypothesis, one can observe that at least some PIL-aspects are covered by rules of PIL of European origin (the regulation of some other aspects is still left to the EU- Member States themselves). To what extent do these rules allow or deny access to remedies cq access to justice?
In the presentation, some rules and issues of (mainly) European PIL - both jurisdiction and applicable law - that deserve attention from this perspective will be highlighted in an introductory way.
international court of jurisdiction-its composition,types of jurisdiction,activities,cases,contentious and advisory jurisdiction,corfu channel case and nuclear weapon case
There are different definitions of law given by various jurists. Some of the important definitions of law are as follows:
The ancient Greek Philosopher Aristotle defined law 'as an embodiment of reasons whether in individual or the community'.
British philosopher Jereny Benthan defined the as 'A collection of signs declarative of a volition conceived or adopted by the sovereign'
international court of jurisdiction-its composition,types of jurisdiction,activities,cases,contentious and advisory jurisdiction,corfu channel case and nuclear weapon case
There are different definitions of law given by various jurists. Some of the important definitions of law are as follows:
The ancient Greek Philosopher Aristotle defined law 'as an embodiment of reasons whether in individual or the community'.
British philosopher Jereny Benthan defined the as 'A collection of signs declarative of a volition conceived or adopted by the sovereign'
International law covers many issues, including human rights, trade, the environment, and the use of force. One of the primary sources of international law is treaties, which are legally binding agreements between countries.
These treaties can cover a wide range of topics, such as the prohibition of certain weapons, the protection of the environment, or the promotion of human rights. Countries can also be bound by customary international law, a set of many unwritten countries that have consistently followed countries over time. Wajid khan MP views International law as also including the principles and rules set out in the United Nations Charter, which was adopted in 1945.
The Charter sets out the purposes and principles of the United Nations,
Including promoting international cooperation, maintaining international peace and security, and protecting human rights. One of the key bodies responsible for enforcing international law is the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the primary judicial arm of the United Nations.
International law is essential for promoting cooperation and resolving conflicts between countries. It helps to create a stable and predictable international order and ensures that governments respect the rights and interests of one another. Wajid khan discusses. While international law is not always easy to enforce, it provides a framework for resolving disputes peacefully and helps to maintain international peace and security.
International law covers many issues, including human rights, trade, the environment, and the use of force. One of the primary sources of international law is treaties, which are legally binding agreements between countries.
These treaties can cover a wide range of topics, such as the prohibition of certain weapons, the protection of the environment, or the promotion of human rights. Countries can also be bound by customary international law, a set of many unwritten countries that have consistently followed countries over time. Wajid khan MP views International law as also including the principles and rules set out in the United Nations Charter, which was adopted in 1945.
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The KCLMUN Blue Book has been written as an intensive guide for beginners to MUN. Although it provides a good preparation for participating in any university-level MUN conference, it is designed to support the Society's weekly training sessions. Much of the MUN experience can only be understood when experienced at firsthand. Join your KCLMUN and experience it for yourself.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
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Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of LabourWasim Ak
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Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
4. Books and Journal Articles
The Library offers access to a selection of books and
journals on international law.
Search for journal articles using the following databases.
PYXIS +
Westlaw International
Lexis
HeinOnline
7. Key concepts
Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law (MP
A useful resource for introductions to essential concepts
and recent developments in public international law.
8. Research Guides
Electronic Resources for International Law The
American Society for International Law
An Introduction to Public International Law Research
By Vicenç Feliú (May/June 2010) NYU Globalex
Hoffman, M. & Rumsey, M.
International and Foreign Legal Research: a Courseboo
(Leiden : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2008.)
9.
10. Research Guides on Specific Topics
European Union
Provides an overview of the instruments, documents, and other
resources for researching the European Union, a legal system
based on a "supranational" legal framework.
International Human Rights
The focus of this chapter is on the main organizations which
promulgate human rights instruments: the United Nations, the
Council of Europe, the International Labour Organization, the
Organization of American States, and many others. The
chapter points to Web sites for locating primary documents,
including international instruments, case law, and other relevant
information. It also provides links and tips for locating
secondary sources, such as country reports, NGO
documentation, and periodical literature.
14. Key documents
Charter of the United Nations (1945)
Statute of the International Court of Justice (1945)
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
A useful resource for locating citations to many
important treaties and agreements is
Frequently-Cited Treaties and Other International Agree
15. Researching Treaties
An Introduction to Sources for Treaty Research
By Mark Engsberg and Mary Beth Chappell (2011)
Available on Globalex
Table of Contents
A. Introduction
B. Treaties and International Agreements
C. A Brief Treaty Lexicon
D. Locating Treaty Texts
E. Multilateral Treaties
F. Bilateral Treaties: US not a Party
G. Electronic Sources for Treaty Research
1. Free Internet Resources
2. Subscription Databases
16. Researching Treaties
Some important questions to ask before starting your
research:
Is it a bilateral or multilateral treaty?
Who are the parties to the treaty?
Is the treaty in force?
Has the treaty been signed, ratified, repudiated, or
modified?
Are there reservations to the treaty?
Is there an international organization that oversees or
administers international law in the subject area of the
treaty?
(Introduction to Public International Law Research By Vicenç Feliú , 2010
http://www.nyulawglobal.org/Globalex/Public_International_Law_Research1.htm#_Researching_Treaties )
17. Singapore Treaties and Agreements
“The Singapore Treaties Database, maintained by the
Attorney-General´s Chambers, contains records of
treaties to which Singapore is a party, including
exchanges of letters, memoranda of understanding,
and other agreements regarded as treaties under
international law. Key treaties are available in full-text
format.”
This database is accessible via LawNet
25. Researching Treaties
Additional sources
Council for Europe, Treaty Office
ECOLEX Web-site on the environmental law information and legislation. www.ecolex.org
Environmental treaties and Resource Indicators - online service for accessing multilateral
environmental treaty data.
FAO Conventions and Agreements –
Geneva Conventions
Hague Conventions
International Criminal Court
International Labour Organization
International Maritime Organization
International Monetary Fund
UNESCO
United Nations Environment Programme
World Health Organization
World Intellectual Property Organization
World Trade Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
List of Inter-Governmental Organisations (IGOs)
26. Travaux Préparatoires
Pratter’s guide provides a very useful framework for
researching Travaux Préparatoires.
À la Recherche des Travaux Préparatoires: An
Approach to Researching the Drafting History of
International Agreements By Jonathan Pratter
(May/June 2012) .
27. Case Law
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
List of Contentious Cases by date of introduction
List of Advisory Proceedings referred to the Court since 1946 by
Pending Cases (Case(s) currently being heard or under
deliberation)
ICJ judgments are also available on
Westlaw International
Oxford Reports on International Law
Lexis
Legal > Area of Law - By Topic > International Law
28. Case Law
Also available on Oxford Reports on International Law:
decisions of other UN Bodies such as:
UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC)
UN Committee Against Torture (CAT)
UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)
29. Case law
European Court of Justice (ECJ)
Associated with dealing with commercial and social issues
within the EU http://europa.eu/index_en.htm
Case law available on the
ECJ website http://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/j_6/home
Eur-lex http://eur-lex.europa.eu/JURISIndex.do?ihmlang=en
Westlaw International
Lexis
Legal > Area of Law - By Topic > International Law
30. Case Law
European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
Associated with the Council of Europe and dealing principally
with human rights issues.
Some ECHR decisions are appeals from domestic courts of EU
Member countries, which are available on Justis
ECHR Case law is available via the:
HUDOC Portal
provides free online access to the case-law of the European
Court of Human Rights, the European Commission of Human
Rights and the Committee of Ministers.
The judgments, decisions, resolutions and reports of these
bodies are held in a database and are searchable.
31. Case law
International Criminal Court (ICC)
“The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an independent,
permanent court that tries persons accused of the most serious
crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes
against humanity and war crimes. The ICC is based on a treaty,
joined by 110 countries.
The jurisdiction and functioning of the ICC are governed by the
Rome Statute.” (Source: ICC)
Official Journal of the International Criminal Court
Westlaw International (All documents released by the
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International
Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Coverage begins
with 1995.)
32. Case law
Investor-State Arbitration
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICS
The ICSID is an autonomous institution established under the
Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between
States and Nationals of Other States
The mandate, organization and core functions of the ICSID are
governed by the ICSID Convention (Source: ICSID)
33. Investment Claims
The
database contains a number of different types of
content: Arbitral awards, Arbitral decisions, OPIC
decisions, Court decisions, Books, Journal and yearbook
articles, Investment treaty overviews, National
legislation, Multilateral and bilateral investment treaties,
Arbitral rules, relevant Guidelines and Conventions.
34. Digital Archive Collections
Center for Human Rights Documentation and
Research(Columbia University Libraries)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/humanrights/archive_coll
ections/hrw.html
The Nuremberg Trials Project: A Digital Document Collection
(Harvard Law School)
http://nuremberg.law.harvard.edu/php/docs_swi.php?
DI=1&text=overview A searchable collection of the document
analyses and full texts of the trial transcripts.
No central international body that creates PIL
Creators of public law: representatives of nation states and Inter-Governmental Organisations (IGOs) (e.g. United Nations, European Union)
The articles in the EPIL are written by experts in the areas of law covered and are accompanied by bibliographies on the topic of the article. These bibliographies are outdated in part but can provide an excellent springboard for basic research.
Treaties may be bilateral (between two countries), or multilateral (between three or more countries). The treaty text may provide for the manner by which it takes effect. Generally, treaties will enter into force when it has been signed and ratified by a certain number of parties. Parties to a treaty may ratify a treaty with reservations or other declarations unless the terms of the treaty place restrictions on those actions. A reservation is a country's attempt to modify certain terms of the treaty, as it applies between itself and other countries. The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties is the UN agreement that governs the law relating to treaties and it can be used as a guide on how treaties and other fundamental concepts are made.
“preparatory works” - loosely referring to all documents such as memoranda , minutes of conferences, and drafts of treaties under negotiations for the purposes of interpreting the treaty. “
Normally restricted to materials in writing.
Should be accessible and known to all parties in order to be considered as part of the prepartory works.
When do we refer to it. Usually for interpretative reasons when there is some disagreememnt regarding the meaning of the agreement.
Looking for insight in to the common intentions and agreed definitions of the negotiators.