In this blogpost, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses aspects of the ITLOS decision on Heroic Idun (Marshall Islands v Equatorial Guinea)
Author: Alexander Orakhelashvili
Ethnic minority EU citizens in the UK’s post-Brexit immigration system: Another Windrush in the making?
In this post, Dr Fiona Costello, Dr Owen Parker and Professor Catherine Barnard discuss risks and challenges arising in relation to immigrant status verification in post-Brexit UK.
Virtual Reality technology to reimagine approaches to gender-based violence and the construction of public space
This blogpost describes the work of Dr Shaimaa Abdelkarim and Dr Rishika Sahgal on gender-based violence, in partnership with Calico.
Rearming Europe: The Reform of EU armaments law after the invasion of Ukraine
In this post, Professor Martin Trybus discusses developments in EU’s law and policy on arms and defence readiness in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The Legality of Police Live Facial Recognition Policy: The Scope and Limitations of Thompson and Carlo
In this post, Dr William Page explores and critiques latest High Court decision on facial recognition devices.
The Criminal Justice Failure of the Epstein Case. Could it happen in Britain?
In this post, Dr Marianne Wade reflects on ongoing challenge that criminal justice systems face across the USA and UK in the aftermath of high-profile sex offender cases.
Neo-colonial temptation and the ILC’s work on foreign State official immunity
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses State official immunity and core international crimes in the context of the ILC’s work.
Does the US negotiate in good faith with Iran or is it getting any legal advice?
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses the Iran-US negotiation process.
Call for abstracts: Transitional Justice and Human Rights Network Annual Workshop
The Transitional Justice and Human Rights Network is inviting abstracts for its annual workshop, which is being co-organised by the University of Nicosia and the University of Cyprus on 28 and 29 May 2026.
A TIMELY MOMENT FOR THE EUROPEAN DEPOSIT INSURANCE SCHEME
In this post, Dr Andreas Georgiou addresses the issues of financial and banking stability in the context of relevant EU regulations.