John Tingle announces a new book that he has co-edited.
Multilateral Diplomacy and the Critical Mass of International Power
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili introduces and discusses the the basic concept of the critical mass of international power as the basis for multilateral diplomacy in the area of crisis management, and highlights inter-disciplinary dimensions of this matter.
DOES CUSTODY VISITING CONTRIBUTE TO POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY? Blogpost updated December 2023
This is an updated version of Dr John Kendall’s post In this post relating to measures to safeguard detainees from harm and the relevant issues of accountability
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Adham Kotb
Adham’s research is in the field of construction law and dispute resolution. Its aim is to support developers and contractors in the prevention and efficient resolution of contractual disputes.
From “dualism” towards isolationism? Or why the Government keeps losing cases
Inaugural lecture of Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili, given at the University of Birmingham, 21 November 2023
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
On the 26th of October the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) was enacted. In this post De Peter Coe considers why sections 194 and 195 of the Act, which were introduced by the government to tackle SLAPPs that feature economic crimes, are potentially problematic.
Taking Embodiment Seriously in Public Policy and Practice: Adopting a Procedural Approach to Health and Welfare
This post summarises a paper by Joseph T F Roberts – Taking Embodiment Seriously in Public Policy and Practice: Adopting a Procedural Approach to Health and Welfare’ – recently published in the Monash Bioethics Review.
Public Procurement and Labour Rights – Sapiens Network at the ITCILO Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Natalia Spataru updates on her secondment and research at the ITCILO Academy
State of the pleadings: Ukraine, Russia and 32 musketeers before the International Court of Justice
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili critiques assertions made by applicant and intervening States in the Ukraine v Russia case that the International Court of Justice has jurisdiction under the Genocide Convention
Should the BBC refer to Hamas as terrorists?
In this post, Dr Alan Greene discusses the meaning of terrorism in the light of the scope and purpose of UK’s counter-terrorist legislation