Motunrayo Esan is a Law PhD researcher at the University of Birmingham. Her research examines the history, text and implementation of the Animal Welfare Strategy for Africa through Third World Approaches to International Law.
Author: Alexander Orakhelashvili
The concept of dispute in Nicaragua v Germany
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelahsvili addresses elements and applications of the concept of legal dispute before the International Court of Justice
The Minab school strike – an obvious war crime
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili addresses the debate around the US strike on the Minab school of 28 February 2026
The Continuing Challenges of Regulating Software as a Medical Device
In this post, Muireann Quigley, Laura Downey, and Louise Hatherall discuss how the rise of software as a medical device challenges regulatory frameworks built around physical goods.
State of the pleadings: the indispensable party doctrine in Nicaragua v Germany
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses what the indispensable party doctrine includes or does not include in international judicial proceedings.
A follow-up on Shehabi: status of international treaties in English law
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses the role of courts in interpreting acts of Parliament that are said to give domestic effect to international treaties.
Lessons from Iran, or Law and Power Politics from Thucydides to Rubinstein
In this blogpost, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili addresses implications of the war against Iran from an inter-disciplinary point of view.
The Supreme Court’s decision on Shehabi v Bahrain
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses the Supreme Court’s approach to sources of international law in relation to State immunity claims.
ONE DAY IN JUNE: LAUNCHING THE HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS UK AND IRELAND ASSOCIATION
In this blogpost, Professor Jean McHale reports on the first conference of Health Law and Ethics UK and Ireland Association, held recently at the Law School.
Temporary maintenance, 16 July
Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili The blog will not be available on 16 July owing to temporary maintenance to be carried out on that day. Apologies for inconvenience to all our readers.