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 The Diversity of International Law: Essays in Honour of Professor Kalliopi K. Koufa

Contents

• • Preliminary Material (i-xliv)   (832K)
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    • Table Of Contents
    • Editors’ Foreword
    • Kalliopi K. Koufa A Biographical Note
    • Kalliopi K. Koufa Publications
    • Bibliography
    • List Of Contributors
    • List Of Abbreviations
  • Observations sur la consolidation des valeurs communes en droit des gens contemporain (1-10) by Christian Dominicé   (162K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. La Consolidation par l’accession à la sphere du ius cogens
    • III. La Consolidation de principes destinés a assurer la miseen œuvre des valeurs communes : les obligations erga omnes
    • IV. Conclusion
  • Les règles d’ordre public en droit international (11-28) by Constantin P. Economidès   (198K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Les obligations de la charte
    • III. Les obligations impératives du droit international général (jus cogens)
    • IV. Les obligations erga omnes en faveur de la communauté internationale dans son ensemble
    • V. Conclusion
  • Constitutional Problems Of Investor–State Arbitration (29-44) by Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann   (195K)
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    • I. Is There A Role For Human Rights In International Investment Law And Dispute Settlement?
    • II. Need For Clarifying The ‘Constitutional Dimensions’ Of Judicial Interpretation And Adjudication
    • III. Is ‘Constitutional Justice’ An Appropriate Paradigm Also For Commercial Investor–State Arbitration?
    • IV. Need For ‘Judicial Balancing’ In The Protection Of Individual Rights In Investor–State Arbitration
  • Multiculturalism And Contemporary International Law And Law-Making (45-60) by Edward McWhinney   (175K)
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    • I. Professor Koufa’s Contribution To Building A New, Pluralist International Law
    • II. Multiculturalism And Representativeness Of The United Nations
    • III. The United Nations Security Council And General Assembly, Then And Now
    • IV. The International Court Of Justice: The ‘Old’ And The ‘New’
    • V. From Classical International Law To A New, Pluralist International Law
  • The Security Council As Legislator (61-70) by Tullio Treves   (176K)
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    • I. The Broadening Scope Of Security Council Resolutions Adopted In The Framework Of Chapter VII Of The Uncharter
    • II. ‘Legislative’ Resolutions
    • III. Questions Of Legality – International And Domestic Courts
    • IV. Reactions To ‘Legislative Resolutions’ And Their Effects
    • V. Questions Of Legitimacy And Policy
    • VI. Concluding Remarks
  • The Participation Of NGOs In The International Regulatory Function (71-82) by Maria Clelia Ciciriello   (183K)
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    • I. NGOs And The International Legal System
    • II. The Issue Of The Legal Personality Of NGOs
    • III. The Participation Of NGOs In The Functions Of The International Legal System, In Particular In The Regulatory Function
    • IV. Concluding Remarks
  • Issues Concerning Parallel Proceedings In International Dispute Settlement (83-96) by Francisco Orrego Vicuña   (178K)
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    • I. Proliferation Of International Tribunals And The Need For Developing Governing Rules
    • II. Evolution In The Field Of Human Rights And International Trade
    • III. Highly Institutionalized Dispute Settlement Procedures
    • IV. Unsettled Experiences In Other Dispute Settlement Arrangements
    • V. Issues Concerning The Choice Of Forum
    • VI. Particular Difficulties Of International Arbitration
    • VII. The Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens
    • VIII. In Search Of A Genuine Connection
    • IX. A Bona Fide Claimant
  • The Creation Of The International Tribunal For The Law Of The Sea As A Specialized Court (97-108) by Hugo Caminos   (153K)
  • Reflections On Dispute Settlement In The Light Of Recent Arbitrations Involving Eritrea (109-130) by John G. Merrills   (219K)
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    • I. The Eritrea–Yemen Arbitration Tribunal
    • II. The Eritrea–Ethiopia Boundary Commission
    • III. The Eritrea–Ethiopia Claims Commission
    • IV. Concluding Remarks
  • The Protection Of Nationals Abroad: Russia's Use Of Force In Georgia (131-152) by Christine Gray   (223K)
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    • I. South Ossetia And Abkhazia: Background
    • II. The Lead-Up To The 2008 Conflict
    • III. The 2008 Conflict Between Russia And Georgia
  • State Sovereignty in Times of Terrorism (153-170) by Rafael Nietο-Navia   (223K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Sovereignty
    • III. Terrorism
    • IV. Is Attacking Trans-Border Terrorism A Violation Of Sovereignty?
    • V. Conclusion
  • Causes Worth Fighting For: Is There A Non-State Jus Ad Bellum? (171-188) by Frédéric Mégret   (214K)
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    • I. Resistance To Colonization And Imperialism
    • II. Resistance To Aggression And Illegal Occupation
    • III. Resistance To International Crimes And Atrocities
    • IV. Resistance To Tyranny And Totalitarianism
    • V. Conclusion
  • Security And Human Rights: Balance Or Fear? (189-206) by Pieter Van Dijk   (198K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Anti-Terrorist Measures Limiting Human Rights
    • III. Fight Against Terrorism And Respect For Human Rights; Accountability And Supervision
    • IV. Freedom Of Expression As An Instrument Both To Propagate And To Fight Terrorism
    • V. Concluding Observation
  • Protecting Human Rights Vis-à-Vis 'Targeted' Un Security Council Sanctions (207-216) by Torsten Stein   (163K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. The Security Council And Human Rights
    • III. The Un Charter Versus The Covenant On Civil And Political Rights
    • IV. Targeted Sanctions Versus European Human Rights
    • V. Lessons To Be Learned?
  • Targeted Anti-Terrorist Sanctions And Their Implications For International Law Normative And Institutional Coherency (217-238) by Pavel Šturma and Veronika Bílková   (229K)
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    • I. The 1267 Sanction Regime And The Kadi Case
    • II. The Fight Against Terrorism Versus Human Rights
    • III. Possible Approaches (Scenarios) Of The Relations Between The UN Security Council And Regional Courts
    • IV. Conclusions
  • International Law, The Sharia And International Terrorism: A Critical Assessment Of The Role Of Pakistan In The 'War On Terror' (239-258) by Javaid Rehman   (223K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Understanding Islam: The Sharia, Jihad And International Terrorism
    • III. Jihad And International Terrorism: Is There A Relationship?
    • IV. Human Re-Interpretation And Manipulation Of The Sharia – Its Impact On The Constitutional Affairs Of Pakistan
    • V. The ‘War On Terror’ And Violation Of Rights Of Indigenous Communities And Minorities
    • VI. Concluding Reflections
  • Prohibited Discrimination In International Human Rights Law (259-292) by Dinah Shelton   (298K)
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    • I. Equality And Non-Discrimination In The UN Charter And Charter Bodies
    • II. Global And Regional Human Rights Treaties
    • III. The Meaning And Scope Of Prohibited Discrimination
    • IV. The Meaning Of Discrimination
  • Freedom Of Expression And The Protection Of Private Life In The Case-Law Of The European Court Of Human Rights: A Field Of Tension (293-302) by Christos Rozakis   (159K)
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    • I. Introductory Remarks
    • II. Resolving Conflicts Between Freedom Of Expression And Private Life
    • III. Concluding Remarks
  • European Human Rights Law And Turkey’s Violations In The Occupied Areas Of Cyprus (303-318) by Van Coufoudakis   (211K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. The European Human Rights System
    • III. Cyprus And The European Human Rights System
    • IV. Seeking International Protection Against Human Rights Violations
    • V. Human Rights Violations During And In The Aftermath Of The Invasion
    • VI. Continuing Human Rights Violations
    • VII. Conclusions
  • Beyond The Duty To Protect: Expanding Accountability And Responsibilities Of The State In Combating Human Trafficking (319-342) by Roza Pati   (239K)
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    • I. Dedication: In Kalliopi Koufa’s Footprints To Secure A Life Of Dignity For Everyone
    • II. Human Trafficking: The Magnitude Of The Problem
    • III. The Challenge: What Framework To Employ?
    • IV. The Human And Social Costs Of Human Trafficking
    • VI. The Duty To Ensure – A Long Way, But The Only Way To Go
    • VII. Legally-Binding Anti Human Trafficking Instruments And The Monitoring Of State Compliance With Their Obligations
    • VIII. Conclusion
  • The United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples (343-362) by Siegfried Wiessner   (225K)
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    • I. The Legal Status Of The United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples (Undrip)
    • II. The Need For A Definition Of Indigenous Peoples
    • III. Self-Determination And Autonomy
    • IV. Culture
    • V. Land
    • VI. Conclusion
  • Indigenous Peoples' Rights To Their Natural Resources (363-380) by Erika-Irene Daes   (192K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples
    • III. Who Are Indigenous Peoples For Legal Purposes?
    • IV. General Considerations
    • V. Indigenous Peoples As Legal Subjects Under International Law
    • VI. The Political Status Of Indigenous Peoples
    • VII. Some Principal Conclusions
  • Inside/Outside: Women And The International Human Rights System (381-398) by Hilary Charlesworth   (214K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. The Development Of International Law On Women’s Rights
    • III. Feminist Criticism Of International Human Rights Law
    • IV. Proposals For Change
  • Harmonising The Individual Protection Regime: Some Reflections On The Relationship Between Human Rights And International Humanitarian Law In The Light Of The Right To Life (399-418) by Vera Gowlland-Debbas   (251K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Divergence/Convergence Of IHRL And IHL
    • III. Applicability Of Human Rights Law In Time Of Armed Conflict
    • IV. The Interplay Between Human Rights Law And International Humanitarian Law
    • V. Human Rights Remedial Mechanisms In Situations Of Armed Conflict
    • VI. Concluding Remarks
  • The Viability Of A Convention For The Protection Of Internally Displaced Persons (419-430) by Fausto Pocar   (183K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Internally Displaced Persons And Refugees
    • III. Statistics And Grounds For Growing International Concern
    • IV. The Legal Framework
    • V. The Relevance Of International Criminal Law
    • VI. Conclusions
  • Les droits des victimes des actes terroristes (431-448) by Emmanuel Decaux   (191K)
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    • I. Un impératif d’harmonisation technique dans les solutions transnationales
    • II. Une volonté de systématisation politique dans les débats internationaux
  • The United Nations And Drug Policy: Towards A Human Rights-Based Approach (449-478) by Damon Barrett and Manfred Nowak   (289K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Human Rights In The ‘War On Drugs’
    • III. The ‘Parallel Universes’ Of Drug Control And Human Rights In The UN
    • IV. First Principles
    • V. Human Rights And The Legal Framework For International Drug Policy
    • VI. From Law To Policy: Rethinking The ‘Pillars’ Of Drug Control
    • VII. Towards Accountability: The Human Rights Obligations Of The Drug Control Entities
    • VIII. The Drug Control Entities As Human Rights Mechanisms
    • IX. Conclusion
  • La Protection diplomatique : du standard minimum de traitement des étrangers aux droits de l'homme (479-486) by Mohamed Bennouna   (130K)
  • State Responsibility For International Crimes: A Review Of Principles Of Reparation (487-518) by André Nollkaemper   (277K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. The Systemic Nature Of International Crimes
    • III. Individual Responsibility As A Form Of Reparation
    • IV. Reparation Addressing The State As Such
    • V. The Security Council
    • VI. Conclusion
  • La légitime défense a-t-elle sa place dans un code sur la responsabilité internationale? (519-532) by Théodore Christakis and Karine Bannelier   (190K)
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    • I. L’Article 21 est redondant pour les relations entre l’état en legitime défense et l’état agresseur
    • II. L’Utilité sous certaines conditions de l’article 21 pour les relations entre l’état en légitime défense et les étatstiers
  • Defining Genocide (533-546) by William Schabas   (208K)
  • Crimes Against Humanity In Contemporary International Law (547-580) by Valentín Bou   (294K)
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    • I. The Evolution Of Crimes Against Humanity
    • II. The General Elements Of Crimes Against Humanity
    • III. The Specific Elements Of The Different Crimes Aganst Humanity
    • IV. Conclusion
  • Restoring The Rule Of Law: Ending Official Elite Impunity For International Crimes (581-596) by Jordan Paust   (227K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. The International Community’s Commitment To End Impunity For International Crime
    • III. Universal Jurisdiction And Responsibility
    • IV. The Prohibition Of Domestic Immunities For International Crime
    • V. Attempted Domestic Immunities, Pardons, Or Amnesties Are Not Binding In Other States
    • VI. Conclusion
  • L'Exercice de la compétence de la cour pénale internationale à l'égard des crimes commis au darfour (597-606) by Djamchid Momtaz   (184K)
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    • I. Le conseil de securité défère la situation au darfour au procureur de la cour pénale internationale
    • II. Le procureur de la cour pénale internationale enquête sur les crimes commis au darfour
    • III. Conclusions
  • De la souveraineté à la coopération : l'émergence d'intérêts collectifs (607-626) by Umberto Leanza   (192K)
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    • I. Des res nullius et res communes au « patrimoine commun de l’humanité »
    • II. La définition du patrimoine commun de l’humanité et ses eléments constitutifs
    • III. L’application du principe de patrimoine commun de l’humanité. la zone internationale des fonds marins profonds
    • IV. Modalités de protection de l’intéret commun de l’humanité autres que le principe du patrimoine commun : le régime juridique de l’éspace extra-atmosphérique et de ses eléments
    • V. (à suivre) : le régime juridique de l’antarctique
    • VI. (à suivre) : le régime juridique du patrimoine culturel et naturel mondial
  • Intérêt collectif, lutte contre les changements climatiques et le défi de l'universalité (627-638) by Laurence Boisson De Chazournes and Katerina Varfi   (172K)
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    • I. L’élaboration du régime juridique de lutte contre les changements climatiques à l’a une du défi de l’universalité
    • II. Le droit, l’incertitude et les risques liés aux changements climatiques : élements d’un régime universel
    • III. L’universalité dans la différenciation?
    • IV. Universalité du régime et stratégies de marché
    • V. Les fonctions du droit dans le contexte d’une approche universaliste de la lutte contre les changements climatiques
    • VI. Actions régionales et cadre d’action universel
  • The Implications Of The Principle Of Sustainable  Development In International Environmental Law (639-664) by José Juste-Ruiz   (269K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Legal Status Of The Principle
    • III. Interdisciplinary Scope: Economy, Policy And Law
    • IV. Integration Of Development, Environment And Social Objectives
    • V. Demystifying Effects
    • VI. Revolutionary Features
    • VII. Conclusion
  • Index (665-676)   (137K)