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Foundations of International Law, 4th Edition

Foundations of International Law, 4th Edition

Author: Stephen Hall
Publisher: LexisNexis Hong Kong_
ISBN: 9789888600014
Published In: February 2019
Format: Paperback , 1070 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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Foundations of International Law seeks to explain and illustrate the cardinal concepts of international law, providing students with a sound grasp of the subject area’s structure and systemic requirements. The book brings clarity to international law that is occasionally missing from some specialist works, and a comprehensiveness which is always missing from basic introductions. It is unique in that it is written specifically for a Hong Kong readership. Each chapter contains a clear statement of objectives, a list of key instruments and authorities, a lucid statement of the law, original analysis, extracts from relevant treaties and other international instruments, and helpful case summaries and extracts. Problem questions and suggested arguments for use in answering them are included, and further discussion questions are provided. An appendix of basic documents is included for convenient quick reference. The third edition is updated and revised to incorporate the most recent developments in international law across a wide range of areas. Recent decisions from the International Court of Justice and other international and domestic tribunals have been added. The chapter on international law in Hong Kong law has also been revised to incorporate recent developments. In an increasingly global society, a strong understanding of the principles of international law is invaluable. International Law in Hong Kong provides clear guidance to scholars, legal practitioners and students of law or international relations seeking to improve their knowledge and extend their understanding of this important subject.

Chapter 1: Nature and sources of international law
 Chapter 2: Law of treaties
 Chapter 3: International law in Hong Kong law
 Chapter 4: Statehood and personality
 Chapter 5: International responsibility and diplomatic protection
 Chapter 6: State jurisdiction and immunity
 Chapter 7: State territory
 Chapter 8: International dispute settlement
 Chapter 9: International use of force
 Chapter 10: International criminal law
 Chapter 11: International human rights
 Chapter 12: Law of the sea

Professor Stephen Hall

LLB (Queensland), LLM (Hons) (UTS), DPhil (Oxford), Professor, Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Professor Stephen Hall was a member of the Faculty of Law at the University of New South Wales for six years where he was also Director of the European Law Centre. He has been admitted as a barrister and solicitor in Australia, and practised law with the Australian Attorney-General's Department for nine years mainly in the areas of administrative law and judicial review. He was foundation director of the Juris Doctor (JD) programme at the City University of Hong Kong and is foundation director of the JD and JD/MBA programmes at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Professor Hall's areas of research and teaching interest are: the traditions of the Natural Law and the Common Law, International Law, European Union Law, and Contract Law.