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Preliminary Material -- Introduction. Welcome to Global Governance 2.0 -- 1 An Enormous Archipelago of Self-Contained Subjectivities -- 2 In Search of International Homo Economicus -- 3 Empty Souls: Subjectivation in International Human Rights Law -- 4 Communal Subjects: Subjectivation in Global Law -- Methodological Intermezzo: Participation as a Technology of Subjectivation in Global Law -- 5 Participation and Subjectivation by Global Judicial Bodies -- 6 Participation and Subjectivation by Global Non-Judicial Bodies -- 7 Subjectivation and Expertise as a Technology of Global Governance -- No Citizens here: By Way of Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.

The leading treatise in international law here addresses the legal practice of the United Nations. It provides a wealth of detailed information in a succinct fashion on the evolving structures and ever-expanding work of the UN. Written by an incomparable team of experts, this is an indispensable volume for all working in international law

"Examining the restitution of cultural property to Indigenous Peoples in human rights law, this book offers a detailed analysis of the opportunities and constraints of international law as a tool of resistance and social transformation for marginalized groups. In accordance with an increasing insistence on respect for diverse cultures, and through their own international mobilization, Indigenous Peoples have participated in the construction of a distinct human rights framework. Significant academic inquiry has focused on the substantive gains made by Indigenous Peoples in this context; along with its impact on a body of law that had previously denied Indigenous Peoples a basis for claims to their own cultural materials and practices. Accordingly, this book acknowledges that Indigenous Peoples, as non-state actors, have generated greater substantive and procedural legitimacy in human rights law making. Offering normative insights into the participation of non-state actors in international law making, it also, however, demonstrates that, despite their significant role in constructing the legal framework of human rights in the 21st century, the participation of Indigenous Peoples continues to be structurally limited. With its interdisciplinary approach to the field, this book will appeal to scholars and students in the fields of law, politics, anthropology and indigenous studies"-- Provided by publisher

Cover -- Title page -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS -- FOREWORD -- Part I Women and the law: Addressing Inequality -- 1 IN PURSUIT OF GENDER-RESPONSIVE LEGISLATION: Transforming women's lives through the law -- 2 WOMEN'S RIGHTS - THE STATE OF PLAY: How far have we come since the Beijing Declaration? -- Part II Legislating for women: Successes and setbacks in delivering gender-responsive outcomes for women -- 3 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW: When good intentions go awry in practice -- 4 TOWARDS A GENDER-TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH TO ABORTION: Legislative perspectives from South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa -- 5 EMPLOYING THE LAW FOR WOMEN: Gender, work and legal regulation in Australi -- 6 ENHANCING EQUALITY IN POLITICAL LIFE: Successes and limitations with electoral gender quotas -- Part III Legislating with women in mind -- 7 GENDER, RACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: A feminist critique -- 8 'NO ONE LEFT BEHIND'?: Gender equality in taxation and the UN 2030 Global Agenda -- 9 WOMEN IN ANTICORRUPTION LAWS: The case for more gender-responsive international treaties -- Part IV Accountability for embedding women's rights in domestic law -- 10 CEDAW AND GLOBAL STANDARDS FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS: The Convention's actual and potential influence as an accountability mechanism for gender-sensitive legislation -- 11 LIGHTING THE SPARK: Reimagining the statutory landscape through the Feminist Legislation Project -- 12 GENDER AUDITS AND LEGISLATIVE SCRUTINY: Do parliamentary human rights bodies have a role to play? -- 13 CONCLUSION - WOMEN AND THE LAW: The challenges ahead for gender-responsive legislation -- INDEX.

This contribution argues that the EU's 'cosmopolitan foreign policy constitution' (e.g. based on Articles 2,3 and 21 TEU and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights) and the universal recognition of human rights require re-interpreting the 'rules of recognition' of EU and international law by 'balancing' state-centered rules and principles with the human and constitutional rights of EU citizens and the person-centered 'principles of justice' underlying EU constitutional law and multilevel human rights law. As EU law recognizes citizens as 'agents of justice', constituent powers and 'democratic principals' entitled to constitutional rights and 'strict observance of international law' (Article 3 TEU) also in the EU external relations, the transnational constitutional rights and multilevel judicial remedies protected by EU law must be construed as entitling citizens to transnational rule of law and corresponding duties of EU institutions to protect citizens and their rights also in international dispute settlement procedures (e.g. under UN, WTO, regional trade and investment agreements). The EU constitutional principles of conferral, subsidiarity, proportionality and access to justice for multilevel judicial protection of equal freedoms and 'strict observance of international law' are relevant context for interpreting EU obligations under UN, WTO and other treaty and dispute settlement systems for the benefit of EU citizens that must hold the limited 'constituted powers' of multilevel governance institutions more legally, democratically and judicially accountable in order to protect transnational public goods and rule of law inside the EU.

This open access book presents an important discussion on the interface between sustainable soil management and climate mitigation and adaptation. It investigates a variety of aspects in this context, such as the political and societal consequences for countries in the Global South, an assessment of the outcomes of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties held in Glasgow, appropriate legal instruments to promote desealing, regulatory concepts for negative emissions in soil and land use, the debate in Europe on carbon uptake in soils and the climate-related policy of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Lastly, it provides information on recent court rulings on climate mitigation in Germany and Australia and their relevance for sustainable soil management. This sixth volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy is divided into four parts, the first of which deals with various aspects of the theme "Climate Mitigation and Adaptation and Sustainable Soil Management."The second part covers recent international developments, the third presents regional and national reports, and the fourth discusses overarching issues. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensable tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field. The "International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy" series discusses central questions in law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land – at the international, national, and regional level.

In the context of some of the most challenging times for peacebuilding, Kaleem Hussain outlines his newly published book, "Peace and Reconciliation in International and Islamic Law", which explores the relationship between International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Islamic Law (IL) in conflict resolution. With the escalation of the conflict between Palestine and Israel rising to … Continued

Amici curiae are persons interested in a trial but not party to it that submit an unsolicited written brief or make an oral statement before the bench. The widespread possibility to submit amicus curiae briefs in international courts and tribunals is a recent phenomenon. Traditionally international procedures did not allow this kind of intervention. The purpose of this paper is to take stock of this evolution and assess the functioning of the new procedures. It does this by looking comparatively at several courts and tribunals, in order to get a picture of the commonalities and common problems surrounding this general development. Two sets of questions are considered, the first centered on issues of transparency and public participation, the second on the rights of the parties. Among the elements that deal with public participation, the paper examines the clarity of the procedures, the equality of the treatment of all the interested entities, the conditions and reasons for accepting or refusing the proposed amici, and the inclusion of the amici submissions in the text of the final decision. The other set of questions, concerning the rights and interests of the parties to the dispute, includes their role in the submission phase and their interest in efficient proceedings. In answering these questions, serious issues of transparency, publicity, and the political role of states acting as amici emerge. The paper concludes that further reflection is necessary on the origins of these problems, but that a first, important step can be achieved by addressing these procedural issues.

Introduction / Cecily Rose -- Sources of international law / Cecily Rose -- Subjects, statehood and self-determination / Simone van den Driest -- Law of treaties / Cecily Rose -- Law of state responsibility / Cecily Rose -- Jurisdiction / Erik Koppe -- Immunities / Cecily Rose -- International organizations / Niels Blokker -- International dispute settlement / Cecily Rose -- International human rights law / Simone van den Driest -- Law on the use of force / Niels Blokker and Daniëlla Dam-de Jong -- International humanitarian law / Robert Heinsch -- International criminal law / Cecily Rose -- International economic law / Cecily Rose - Law of the Sea / Nico Schrijver -- International environmental law / Daniëlla Dam-de Jong.