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International Law, 2nd edition

International Law, 2nd edition

Author: Gleider Hernandez
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780192848260

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198748830
Published In: May 2022
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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International Law presents a comprehensive yet student-focused approach to the subject, providing a contemporary and stimulating account of international law. With critical coverage delivered through a wide range of learning features, students are encouraged to engage with legal debates and controversies.

Offers comprehensive and critical coverage of the central issues in public international law, introducing the key areas of debate in an engaging and accessible way
Takes a contemporary approach to international law, encouraging students to engage with areas of controversy and consider how they affect the world today
Supported by thought-provoking learning features, including theory and debate boxes, contemporary developments, case spotlights, historical background boxes, and annotated recommended reading
Accompanied by online resources, featuring author videos, discussion questions, critical thinking frameworks, and more
Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

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Coverage of recent ICJ judgments and opinions of note, including the Separation of the Chagos Archipelago opinion, Application of the Genocide Convention (The Gambia v Myanmar), Jurisdiction of the ICAO Council Certain Iranian Assets (Iran v United States), Jahdav (India v Pakistan), Immunities and Criminal Proceedings (Equatorial Guinea v France), Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v Venezuela), Alleged Violation of the 1955 Treaty (Iran v United States). Coverage of other regional and international courts, including ITLOS (e.g. Mauritius v Maldives); ICC decisions such as Prosecutor v Ntaganda, Prosecutor v Al Bashir (Jordan Referral), and Prosecutor v Ongwen; ECtHR judgments such as Georgia v Russia (II), Carter v Russia, Nait-Liman v Switzerland, and Hussein v Belgium; ECJ judgments (e.g. Intel v European Commission); and the IACtHR advisory opinion on the environment.
Integration of key proposals of the ILC, including work on customary international law, peremptory norms, immunity of State officials, crimes against humanity, and protection of the atmosphere.
New domestic court judgments, including Urgenda v the Netherlands (the Netherlands), Begum v Home Secretary (UK), the prosecution of Rodolfo Martín Villa (Argentina), Burkov v Minister of Justice (Israel), Nevsun Resources v Araya (Canada).
Commentary on the potential implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on international law, including derogations of human rights, suspension of obligations due to emergency, and regimes such as global health law and civil aviation.
Coverage of ongoing debates and proposals including the new potential crime of 'ecocide', the human rights obligations of multinational corporations, cyber operations, and biodiversity in areas of common concerns.
Treatment of recent events including conflicts in northern Syria and between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the extradition of Burkov, the drone strike against Soleimani, and Iran-Israel cyber operations