Beginning in the 1990s, the concept of the rule of law has been increasingly invoked in UN Security Council resolutions. The Security Council applies the principle of the rule of law as an instrument to fulfil its core mandate of restoring and maintaining international peace and security. Taking account of the heterogeneous composition of the Council and its far-reaching competences, this monog…
Juxtaposed between anti-corruption initiatives and the principles of public international law pertaining to diplomatic immunity, this book critically examines the scope and limitations of diplomatic immunity in the fight against corruption. In a world where a very large number of States depend on richer nations for economic aid, it is inevitable that the old rule of non-interference in internal…
The Law of the Seabed offers a timely analysis of the most pressing legal questions raised by the use and protection of natural resources on and underneath the world’s seabeds. The seabed is full of mysteries, perils, and riches, along with the beauty of biological diversity. At the same time, the ocean floor is fragile and vital to the balance of the rest of the world’s interdependent ec…
Christine M. Hassenstab investigates how laws on sterilization, birth control and abortion were created, by focusing on the act of legislation; how the law was driven by scientific and social norms during the first and closing decades of the 20th century in the USA (especially in the state of Indiana) and Norway. The primary focus of Body Law and the Body of Law is the sociology of law and how …
This book pays homage to Reza Banakar, who passed away in August 2020, exploring the many different areas of socio-legal research that he worked on and influenced. It begins with a summary of his career and explains how he sparked a debate on the identity and aims of legal sociology. The book is then split into 5 sections: - Theory, including chapters on normativity and the stepchild controvers…
This open access book analyses intellectual property codification and innovation governance in the development of six key industries in India and China. These industries are reflective of the innovation and economic development of the two economies, or of vital importance to them: the IT Industry; the film industry; the pharmaceutical industry; plant varieties and food security; the automobile …
At a time when the U.S. flag is both a source of both pride and controversy, this volume provides the first encyclopedic A-to-Z treatment of the U.S. flag in American history, culture, and law. Offers the only encyclopedic A-to-Z treatment of the U.S. flag. Features essays on important flag-related topics by leading historians. Includes a timeline, a bibliography, and an index for ease of refer…